AMRITSAR: Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Sakshi Sawhney has initiated measures to provide shelter to homeless individuals and beggars in the district as winter approaches.
She directed to MC official and ADC UD to set up 25 beds at Yatri Niwas in Gol Bagh, Amritsar, 100 beds at Rain Basera in Golbagh and One Rain Basera each in municipal councils of Ramdas, Ajnala, Majitha, Rajasansi, Jandiala Guru, Raya, and Baba Bakala Sahib.
She said that the Additional Deputy Commissioner Urban Development will oversee the management of shelters in municipal councils, while Amritsar Municipal Council will handle those within the city . DC said that in these shelters Amenities like bed, Warm blanket, toilet and Bathroom facilities will be insured.
She said that Identify beggars sleeping on roads and direct them to shelters. DC also
Appealed to the people to inform needy individuals about these shelters, enabling them to access safe and warm accommodations during winter.