L-G Sinha visits flood-affected areas of Udhampur, Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inspected the ongoing restoration work on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which has remained closed for several days due to damage caused by heavy rainfall.

The L-G visited Thard village in Udhampur district to review the restoration efforts on the national highway. He was briefed by RS Yadav, Regional Officer of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for J&K, regarding the deployment of manpower and machinery to expedite the work. Officials informed him that the team is working round the clock, and one lane of the highway will be opened for traffic soon.

During his visit, the L-G also interacted with affected families and inquired about their well-being. He was accompanied by Chenani MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia, Udhampur West MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti, Health Secretary Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Sarah Rizvi, and Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, among others.

Later, the L-G visited a health camp organised by the Health Department at the Gujjar-Bakerwal Hostel in Jakhani, Udhampur, and inspected healthcare facilities set up for flood-affected families.

In Jammu, he also visited a mega health camp for flood victims organised at Rajeev Colony. There, he interacted with affected families and patiently listened to their concerns. The Lieutenant Governor assured the families that both the Government of India and the J&K administration are fully committed to ensuring the welfare of those affected by the recent natural calamities in the Union Territory.