Expresses solidarity with families of landslide victims in Kangri, provides financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh from CMRF
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of flood-affected areas of Jammu district as well as Sunderbani Rajouri to assess the damage caused in submerged villages.
The Deputy CM visited Rah Salyote and Pargwal villages in district Jammu and Sunderbani in district Rajouri to interact with the affected families and review the damage.
At the village Rah Salyote of the tehsil Chowki Choura Jammu, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the Flood Relief Sewa camp along with Minister Satish Sharma. Both the leaders met the affected families and took stock of facilities to ensure smooth delivery of aid and assistance.
While interacting with the affected families, the Deputy CM assured them that the government is with them shoulder to shoulder in these hard times. “Every possible effort will be made and complete help will be provided to deliver relief and assistance to the victims,” the Deputy Chief Minister maintained.
During the tour, the Deputy CM also inspected the Pargwal–Indripatan Bridge and adjacent areas. He emphasised that the efforts shall be redoubled and resources will be optimised to complete the project as early as possible.
Choudhary asserted that in this hour of crisis, the Omar Abdullah government is standing by their side. He reiterated that the government stands firmly with the people to provide prompt relief and technical support to facilitate recovery and reconstruction, while ensuring the safety and well-being of affected communities.
Minister Satish Sharma, while speaking on the occasion, said that the government is working round the clock to bring the flood victims out of this disaster, providing immediate relief. He expressed hope that the situation would return to normal very soon.
Earlier, during his visit to Sunderbani Rajouri, the Deputy CM met families affected by recent heavy rains. He assured that the government stands firmly with the people and will extend all possible support. He also offered condolences to the family that lost a mother and daughter in a wall collapse.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, visited the Kangri area of Rajouri to express solidarity with the families two persons who lost their lives in a tragic landslide incident recently.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister handed over financial assistance of ₹4 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to the bereaved families.
While expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, the Deputy Chief Minister assured the family members of all possible support from the Government. He emphasized that the administration stands shoulder to shoulder with the affected families during this difficult time.
The Deputy Chief Minister also issued on-spot directions to PWD and BRO authorities to ensure proper maintenance of roads so that the general public does not face hardships, especially during rainy season. He asked the concerned departments to take proactive measures for the timely restoration of damaged stretches and strengthen vulnerable road portions to avert such incidents in future.
The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment towards providing speedy relief, rehabilitation, and long-term infrastructural improvements in landslide-prone regions.
During the visit, ADC Nowshera, Pritam Lal Thapa; SE PWD, Tilak Raj; EXEN PWD Nowshera, Sarver Mehmood; and other concerned officers accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister and briefed him about the ongoing restoration works in the area.
