Encroachment Removal Along Water Bodies Including Jhelum Being Given Top Priority: Govt

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that removal of the encroachment along water bodies including river Jhelum is being given top priority.

Replying to question of MLA Mubarak Gul, Minister for Jal Shakti Department said that directions have been issued to all field officers to maintain strict watch and vigil and take immediate necessary actions in case of any reported encroachments.

ADVERTISEMENT

He said that 412 Kachha/Pacca structures, 301 boundary walls and 3,35,704 trees were removed from the banks of river Jhelum.

The minister said that it is also a fact that Weir in Chattabal plays a pivotal role in maintaining water level in the Jhelum and it is fully operational and maintaining in the navigable water depth for boats in winter season only.

“The work for beautification of Jhelum bund was executed by I&FC Department for which funds were provided to this Department under Smart City Project under the aegis of H&UDD. Rs 68.02 Crores DPR was approved by CEO Smart City against the beautification of the Jhelum bunds, he said. (KNO)

Read Also Of 1,727,241 Kanals Encroached Land, 1,539,662 Kanals Retrieved In J&K: Govt Anti-Encroachment Drive On Prime Lands In Jammu City, 30 Structures Demolished

Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group : Join Now

Be Part of Quality Journalism

Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast.

ACT NOW

MONTHLY	Rs 100
YEARLY	Rs 1000
LIFETIME	Rs 10000

CLICK FOR DETAILS

MENAFN13032025000215011059ID1109309661