Minister inaugurates Rs 25-cr water schemes

Union Minister Jitendra Singh and J&K Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, inaugurated seven water supply schemes in Jasrota, Kathua, on Saturday.

The event was attended by legislators Rajiv Jasrotia and Vijay Kumar, along with other officials from the Jal Shakti Department. According to a statement, the schemes have been completed by the Jal Shakti Department at a cost of Rs 25 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The initiative will provide potable drinking water to thousands of people in the region.

While inaugurating the projects, Minister Javed Rana said that the schemes would benefit 15,881 individuals across 2,584 households, covering a dozen villages. He added that the objective of the schemes is to enhance rural drinking water infrastructure for public benefit. Over 2,500 Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) will also be provided under the initiative.

The schemes include the construction of four tube wells, two bore wells and four overhead tanks to supply potable water, in accordance with JJM guidelines.

Rana emphasised that the Omar Abdullah-led government prioritises the needs of the people and aims to ensure no difficulty is faced by the public. He praised local legislator Rajiv Jasrotia for his efforts in overseeing the timely completion of the projects.

The Minister also highlighted that a total of 303 water supply schemes, estimated at Rs 1,369.57 crore, are underway in district Kathua under the Jal Jeevan Mission. He urged officials to adhere to project timelines and prioritise land acquisition.