In Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, and Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated 7 Water Supply Schemes (WSS) in Jasrota, Kathua. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the WSSs have been completed by the Jal Shakti Department with an amount of Rs. 25 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which will provide potable drinking water to thousands of souls.

While e-inaugurating the projects, Rana said that the schemes will cover a dozen villages, benefitting 15,881 souls covering 2584 households. He said that the aim of the scheme is to enhance the rural drinking water infrastructure for the general public. He further said that the scheme will provide more than 2500 Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC).

Under these schemes, four tube wells, two bore wells, and four overhead tanks have been constructed to provide potable water as per JJM guidelines. The minister further informed that a total of 303 water supply schemes, with an estimated cost of Rs. 1369.57 crore, are being taken up in district Kathua under JJM. He asked the officials to strictly adhere to set timelines and also fast-track the land acquisition and forest clearance on a priority basis so that developmental works continue unhindered.

Maintaining that the government was steadfast and committed to completing all the projects in close coordination and consultation with local representatives, Rana praised local legislator Rajiv Jasrotia for effectively following the completion of the schemes.