Says HRDS India to build 530 damaged homes in Ramban, Udhampur
Jammu Tawi, Nov 29: Reaffirming the government’s commitment to eliminate social imbalances and disparities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the regime led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a pledge to secure the future of Jammu Kashmir.
After laying the foundation stone for construction of new homes for families who were affected by recent natural calamities in Ramban and Udhampur, LG Sinha while addressing a gathering, as per the news agency—said, “189 completely damaged homes in Ramban and 341 in Udhampur will be constructed at a cost of Rs 18 crore and Rs 34 crore respectively.”
“The construction cost of these new three-bedroom prefabricated Smart Homes for the affected families will be borne by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India),” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to HRDS-India for the noble initiative to shape the better future of flood-affected families. He directed the district administration for inclusion of all the genuine beneficiaries.
In the first phase, a total of 1,500 homes will be built across the Union Territory for families affected by recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor. Construction to be completed within six months from the start of the foundation work. Specific techniques will be used to build comfortable, stronger and more resilient pre-fabricated homes.
HRDS-India will provide free life insurance coverage to all family members for the next 15 years. HRDS-India will also provide free health checkups to all family members every year. The houses will include specific facilities like cowsheds. HRDS-India will also cover maintenance for the next 5 years. The Lieutenant Governor also commended the district administration, police, army, CAPFs, Disaster Response forces, emergency responders, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, J&K Bank, civil society members, volunteers and everyone involved in the relief and rescue operations.
He stated after 2019, we have worked with new energy to give impetus to the making of a new J&K UT.
With the strong will power, we have built a new J&K UT which takes pride in the glory of ancient culture and enjoys the modern infrastructure of 21st century. We have built a J&K, which provides adequate facilities and new opportunities to poor, tribals, farmers, women and youth,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also shared the transformative and speedy development of Ramban and Udhampur over the past five years, underscoring the administration’s commitment to equitable growth.
He also highlighted that the Government of India has allocated Rs 355 Crore to Ramban and Rs 328.51 crore to Udhampur under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-4). This substantial allocation is earmarked for the completion of critical road projects to connect the unconnected habitations.
13 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims in Ramban were provided government jobs. The remaining eligible families will receive their appointments soon, he further said.
Lal Chand, Chairman, District Development Council, Udhampur; and representatives of various social and political organisations were also present—(KNO).
