Examiner Bureau | Anantnag:
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for developmental projects worth over Rs 52 crore in Anantnag district, with a focus on improving drinking water supply, road connectivity and bridge infrastructure.
Among the major projects inaugurated were Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes at Semthan, costing Rs 6.29 crore; Shoul Sarsuna, estimated at Rs 5.66 crore; and Chontipora Baghwanpora, costing Rs 5.08 crore.
The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones for the upgradation of the Ashajipora–Donipawa road, estimated to cost Rs 3.61 crore, and the construction of a steel girder bridge over Nallah Brengi at Her-Kandiwara, with an estimated cost of Rs 3.18 crore.
The drinking water schemes are aimed at improving access to safe and reliable water supplies for residents, while the road upgradation and bridge construction projects are expected to strengthen connectivity and ease transportation, particularly in areas where infrastructure improvements are needed.
The projects are part of the government’s broader efforts to improve essential infrastructure and public services across Jammu and Kashmir.
While the overall investment announced for the projects exceeds Rs 52 crore, the costs of the five projects detailed above amount to Rs 23.82 crore. Details of the remaining projects accounting for the balance amount were not provided in the available information.
