The Chunchura municipal board has announced a series of citizen-focused measures, the most immediate being the removal of vehicle parking charges within the town from the New Year. The decision was revealed at a joint press conference by local MLA Asit Majumdar and the municipality’s newly appointed chairman, Soumitra Ghosh.
Free parking in Chunchura
The board resolution means motorists will no longer pay for parking in municipal areas of Chunchura, a move the chairman said will deliver direct financial relief to daily commuters and shoppers. Chair Soumitra Ghosh described the waiver as an early New Year gift to residents and said the municipality reached the decision during its board meeting.
MLA Asit Majumdar and Chairman Ghosh outlined a broader package of civic works intended to improve basic services and accelerate local development. Present at the announcement were vice-chairman Partho Saha, councillors Divyendu Adhikari, Ranjan Raha, Nirmal Chakraborty and several other municipal representatives.
Majumdar reported that he submitted applications to the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority for repair and construction of 210 roads. Of these, 188 roads have already received approval. Officials intend to prioritise work across wards one to thirty, with a target to commence intensive construction in the New Year and complete the major phase by March.
Alongside roadwork, the municipality will implement the ‘Amader Para–Amader Samadhan’ scheme, a neighbourhood-focused programme that will address essential infrastructure requirements. Planned upgrades include repairs to drains, installation of water taps and improvements to local health centres. The initiative aims to strengthen basic services in both central and peripheral parts of the town.
To improve responsiveness, the municipality will hold monthly public hearings in the presence of the MLA and chairman. These sessions are intended to allow citizens to raise grievances directly and receive timely redressal. Councillors will be expected to play an active role in maintaining street cleanliness and supporting municipal sanitation drives.
Majumdar also said he remains committed to year-round public service and noted a separate engagement on the first day of the New Year, when he will inaugurate two high-mast lights in Polba. The MLA framed the lighting project as part of a wider effort to enhance public safety and civic amenities.
The municipality’s package of measures—free parking, accelerated road repairs and neighbourhood infrastructure upgrades—reflects a focus on practical interventions that can improve daily life for residents. Officials signalled that while some projects will begin immediately, others will follow a phased schedule based on contractor availability and approvals.
Residents and traders in Chunchura are likely to welcome the suspension of parking fees, particularly small business owners who face daily operational costs. Municipal authorities say they will monitor the fiscal and logistical impact and may adjust implementation details as work progresses.
Disclaimer: This article is based on an automated news feed and has been rewritten for clarity and publication. Original reporting was attributed to the local press.
Key Takeaways:
- Municipal board decides that there will be no vehicle parking fees in Chunchura from the New Year, offering direct relief to residents.
- MLA Asit Majumdar and newly appointed Chairman Soumitra Ghosh announced major road repair plans with 188 of 210 KMDA applications approved.
- Infrastructure works under the ‘Amader Para–Amader Samadhan’ scheme will upgrade drains, water taps and health centres; monthly public courts will address citizen grievances.
- Councillors will support improved cleanliness and the municipality plans rapid road construction from January to March.
