FICO & DIWA Meets NHAI Project Director; Raises Key Infrastructure and Industrial Development Issues of Ludhiana

Ludhiana, June 9, 2026: A delegation of the Federation of Industrial & Commercial Organization (FICO) and Dhandari Industrial Welfare Association (DIWA), led by Gurmeet Singh Kular President FICO along with Satnam Singh Makkar President DIWA, met with Priyanka, Project Director, NHAI, to discuss several important infrastructure and development issues concerning Ludhiana's industrial sector and the general public.
FICO submitted a memorandum demanding dedicated ramp overbridges connecting both sides of GT Road for two-wheelers near the Giaspura Railway Crossing and the Dhandari–Focal Point Overbridge, key access points to Focal Point from G.T. Road. The delegation highlighted that thousands of industrial workers and commuters face daily inconvenience due to inadequate crossing facilities. The proposed ramps would improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion and travel time, enhance connectivity, and provide significant relief to daily commuters.
FICO also demanded a dedicated crossing facility near the Giaspura Railway Crossing to provide relief from long detours and persistent traffic bottlenecks faced by daily commuters and industrial workers.
A detailed discussion was also held regarding the long-pending proposal for converting both service lanes from Sahnewal to Jalandhar Bypass into concrete roads. Priyanka informed the delegation that the proposal has already been processed and that construction work is expected to commence shortly.
The delegation was further informed that the proposal for replacing the existing underpass near Dhandari Railway Station with a larger bridge has already been prepared and submitted for approval, and work on the project is expected to begin in the near future.
Expressing satisfaction over the constructive discussions, S. Gurmeet Singh Kular thanked Priyanka for her positive approach and for giving due consideration to issues affecting both industry and the public. He expressed confidence that the projects discussed would significantly improve infrastructure, connectivity, and ease of movement in Ludhiana's industrial belt.
The meeting was attended by Beantpal Singh, Umesh Kumar Narang, Rakesh Narula, Bhupinder Singh, Vaneet Sachdeva, and other distinguished members of FICO.