Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu’s rapid development is unprecedented, with the administration benefiting lakhs of poor and upgrading infrastructure in the backward and poor regions over the past five years.
According to an official press release, Sinha was addressing a gathering after laying foundations for 350 houses damaged in natural calamities and Operation Sindoor in Jammu district as he was referred to by the locals as a home maker.
The construction of these pre-fabricated smart houses is slated for completion within six months from the start of the foundation work. The three-bedroom houses — to be constructed at a cost of Rs 35 crore– are efficient, modern, resilient and technologically advanced which are being built with the help of the NGO HRDS-India, Sinha said. He highlighted that the houses for the affected families are being built without spending a single penny from the government treasury.
In addition to building the homes, HRDS India is providing a substantial welfare package to the beneficiary families. HRDS India will provide free life insurance coverage for all family members for the next 15 years, free annual health checkups for all family members and coverage for maintenance of the houses for the next five years.
“I am committed to bringing a monumental change in the lives of the poor… In the past five years, lakhs of poor have benefited, and infrastructure in the backward and poor regions has been upgraded. Jammu’s rapid development is unprecedented. We have achieved a strong growth trajectory despite numerous challenges,” the LG said.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated his commitment to bring a monumental change in the lives of the poor.
“It is our constant effort to develop Jammu, the sacred city of temples, into an inclusive urban centre. Concrete steps taken for all-round development have led to the realization of the dream of poverty alleviation, social justice, and equal opportunities for all,” the LG said.
He stated that a “new era of accelerated economic development, and social transformation has ushered in the region.
“We have achieved a massive scale of project completion in a short span. These projects have significantly strengthened Jammu’s urban infrastructure and citizen-centric services, enhancing mobility through modern amenities and streamlined civic facilities, and improved urban aesthetics,” he said.
The LG lauded the exceptional coordination and dedication displayed by district administration and various agencies in the immediate relocation of affected population to safe places and ensuring their continued care in the wake of natural calamity.
He praised the swift and effective response from the divisional and district administration, police, army, CAPFs, disaster response forces, emergency responders, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, civil society members, and volunteers during the rescue and relief operations.
A total of 4,309 beneficiaries in Jammu district received assistance, and compensation amounting to Rs. 8.22 crore was distributed to those affected, the press release said.
Ex-gratia and government job was provided to the next of kin of a civilian who tragically lost his life during the unprovoked firing by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Sinha said.
The LG also interacted with the beneficiaries and reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of India and UT administration for the complete rehabilitation of affected families.
The beneficiaries in Jammu also include 23 families affected by landslides in Rah Salyote village. District administration has been providing food and temporary accommodation to these families for the past three months.
LG meets delegation of Armed Forces’ veterans
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday interacted with veterans of Armed Forces at Lok Bhavan Jammu.
He expressed gratitude to the armed forces and paid tributes to the martyrs. He stated that the nation will always remain indebted to the sacrifices made by the soldiers, an official press release informed.
It said the LG made generous contributions towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. He said the Armed Forces Flag Day, which was observed on December 07, 2025, reminds the citizens of the nation that the well-being of the armed forces’ personnel is the collective responsibility of the nation and every individual must contribute to support the armed forces who safeguard the integrity of the nation.
The LG appealed to the people to contribute towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. He said that the fund will be used in the welfare of service personnel, their families, and ex-servicemen and their families.
