Kupwara: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Abhishek Sharma on Sunday distributed keys of residential flats to employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PM Package) at the Transit Accommodation Complex in Kulangam Bagh, Handwara, following its virtual inauguration by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The transit accommodation project, initiated in 2021, comprises 18 residential buildings, each having 16 flats, with a total capacity of 288 residential units. The project was completed on November 1, 2026, at an approximate cost of Rs 62 crore.
Senior officers, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Handwara, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kupwara, Superintending Engineer (SE), Roads and Buildings (R&B), and Executive Engineer (XEN), R&B, attended the key distribution programme. Officers from the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Police and Civil Administration were also present.
After distributing the keys, the Deputy Commissioner congratulated the beneficiaries on taking possession of their new homes and extended his wishes to them.
He also inspected the residential complex to assess the facilities and arrangements made for the residents.
Sharma acknowledged the contributions of the Roads and Buildings, Revenue, Police and other concerned departments in completing the project. He also thanked the Lieutenant Governor for his support and guidance and appreciated the cooperation extended by the people of Kupwara during the execution of the project.
