Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of major development projects worth nearly Rs 100 crore in Budgam district, giving a significant boost to the region’s civic infrastructure and connectivity.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the initiatives include several Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes, a new multi-level car parking facility, the upgradation of the Kadalbal-Lasjan Road, and the construction of a 2×35-metre steel truss bridge over Nallah Sukhnag in Beerwah.
“Today, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for key projects in Budgam district worth nearly ₹100 crore. These include multiple water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission at Gudsathoo, Dreygam, Drang, Kultreh Wanpora, Qazipora, Awanpora, Rangreth Wavoosa, Checkmari Colony, Nowbugh, Delipora Badipora, and Zaloosa, a multi-level car parking facility, upgradation of Kadalbal-Lasjan Road, and construction of a 2×35 m steel truss bridge over Nallah Sukhnag at Beerwah, enhancing civic infrastructure and connectivity,” the CMO posted on X.
Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the government has renamed the SRO-43 scheme as the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS). Under this scheme, orders have been issued for the Kashmir province, and 60 appointment letters have been distributed so far.
Speaking to reporters, Abdullah assured that under the RAS scheme, if any government employee dies during their service, a family member will be provided a government job. A similar event under the scheme was also organised in Jammu.
“The scheme, earlier known as SRO-43, is now called the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS). The government assures its employees that, god forbid, if anyone dies during their service period, a family member will be given a government job. Orders have been prepared for Kashmir province, and 60 appointment letters have been distributed. A similar event was organised yesterday in Jammu,” Abdullah said. (Agencies)
