Approves used water management project, heritage courses in J&K
Jammu, Nov 6 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged voters in the Nagrota Assembly constituency to turn out in large numbers on November 11 and ensure the party’s victory in the upcoming byelection.
Abdullah was addressing a gathering in support of National Conference candidate Shameem Begum, who is contesting the Nagrota bypoll.
The death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana in October 2024 necessitated a byelection for the assembly seat.
Meanwhile, a technical snag in the audio system forced the National Conference leader to cut short his speech during a campaign rally in the assembly constituency.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday approved a used water management project, which includes a Rs 19.99 crore sewage treatment plant for Ganderbal town in central Kashmir.
“This will ensure proper treatment of used water, keep our rivers clean and improve public health and sanitation,” the Office of the Chief Minister, J-K, said in a post on X.
The J-K government has also approved the chief minister’s scheme for introduction of heritage courses under the skill development department.
“The scheme will revive seven traditional craft courses across 25 units in government ITIs and polytechnics, with an intake capacity of 500 students, along with stipends for trainees and honorarium for instructors,” another post said.
“A step towards preserving heritage and promoting skill-based livelihoods in J&K,” it added.
