JMC dismantles old shops in Parade Sabzi Mandi to redevelop vegetable market

The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today launched a major safety and clearance drive to remove unsafe and dilapidated shops at Parade Sabzi Mandi, paving the way for the immediate commencement of its redevelopment and renovation works.

The initiative has been undertaken under the directions of JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, with the objective of effectively redeveloping the vegetable market, improving its infrastructure and ensuring a safer and more organized environment for vendors, shoppers and the general public.

The foundation stone for the redevelopment project was laid on June 22, 2026, by the MLA, Jammu East, in the presence of senior officials of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) and the Jammu Municipal Corporation.

Although active civil works were temporarily affected due to the ongoing monsoon season, the JMC accorded priority to the dismantling and removal of hazardous and structurally unsafe shops in the area. The step has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives and property of shopkeepers, visitors and the general public, particularly in view of the risks posed by heavy rainfall and potential structural collapses.

With the unsafe structures now being cleared, the JMC has paved the way for the next phase of the project. Civil and redevelopment works at Parade Sabzi Mandi will commence immediately as weather conditions become conducive.