JAMMU: Former Deputy Mayor Jammu & senior BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria visited Ward 22 Shastri Nagar adjoining area of Gandhi Nagar in RS Pura-Jammu South constituency to discuss the problems being faced by the people regarding roads, sanitation, maintenance of parks and other development related issues. During the visit, a delegation of Small Plot Welfare Association Gandhi Nagar also submitted a memorandum to former Deputy Mayor Jammu regarding the pending development works and maintenance of parks.

The local residents apprised the former Deputy Mayor Jammu that some of the roads and drains in the area are in pathetic condition and should be resolved soon. Speaking on the occasion, Former Deputy Mayor Jammu & senior BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria said that the delegation of the Small Plot Welfare Association had made a special request to him to visit the area.

Billawaria  said that during the visit many things came to light and useful discussions were held with the local residents. He assured the members of the association that the matter of laying of pipes for water in the park along with the installation of sprinkler fountains and other development work would be brought to the notice of Jammu MP Jugal Kishore Sharma so that the pending development works could be resolved in a phased manner.

Further, he said that extensive road works would be carried out to improve the overall connectivity within the ward by taking the matter into the notice of the concerned department. He assured the local residents that all their grievances would be addressed and better basic services would be provided to them. Billawaria further said that the area currently has inadequate sanitation facilities, which need immediate attention.

Billawaria directed the corporation officials to strengthen the dilapidated sanitation system in Ward 22 Shastri Nagar and to properly clean the area so that the residents can get clean and hygienic facilities. Small Plot Welfare Association Gandhi Nagar President Surjit Singh Sodhi, Shivpal Sharma, Jyoti Sharma, Amit Sharma, Khushdev Singh, Sushil Kumar, Darshan Kumar and other dignitaries were present.

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His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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