JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for construction of new houses for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor, in Jammu District.

350 houses in Jammu district will be constructed at a cost of Rs 35 crore. The construction cost of these new three-bedroom pre-fabricated Smart Houses will be borne by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), an NGO.

In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to HRDS-India for the noble initiative in supporting affected families in Jammu Kashmir.  He highlighted that the houses for the affected families are being built without spending a single penny from the government treasury.

Construction of these three-bedroom pre-fabricated Smart Houses is slated for completion within six months from the start of the foundation work. The houses are designed to be efficient, modern, resilient, and technologically advanced and will include specific facilities like cowsheds.

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 5 years.

The Lieutenant Governor reiterated his commitment to bring a monumental change in the lives of the poor.

“In the past 5 years, lakhs of poor have been benefitted and infrastructure in backward and poor regions were upgraded. The rapid development of Jammu is unprecedented and we have achieved a strong growth trajectory despite numerous challenges.

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 Lieutenant Governor 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 Lieutenant Governor 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.

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, he further said.

The Lieutenant Governor 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.

Swami Atma Nambi, President, HRDS India; Shri Bharat Bhushan, Chairman, District Development Council, Jammu; Members of Legislative Assembly; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, members of HRDS India, senior officials of police and civil administration, prominent citizens and people from all walks of life attended the foundation stone laying ceremony.

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress and preparedness for establishment of Central educational institutions—Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs)—aimed at ensuring access to quality education for students across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by the Secretary, School Education Department; Commissioners of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan; Director School Education, Jammu/Kashmir; Regional Officer, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Jammu; along with other senior officers of the department.

 Deputy Commissioners from all districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a comprehensive appraisal of the JNVs and KVs already operational across J&K and those yet to become functional due to infrastructural constraints. He emphasized the pivotal role of the district administrations in facilitating the early establishment of these institutions and directed the Deputy Commissioners to extend full administrative support in their early establishment.

The Chief Secretary specifically instructed the Deputy Commissioners to identify suitable rented accommodations for the temporary functioning of the schools until permanent land is transferred and requisite infrastructure is developed. He stressed that delays in infrastructure availability should not impede the commencement of academic activities in these premier institutions.

A district-wise review was conducted covering schools that are currently operational, those under various stages of establishment, and newly proposed institutions across the districts ofJ&K.

 On this occasion Secretary, School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma, presented a detailed overview of the status of Central educational institutions in the UT. He provided a location-wise breakdown of JNVs and KVs operating from their own buildings and those functioning from rented premises. He also apprised the meeting of the status of land identification and infrastructure planning for non-functional and proposed institutions.

The Commissioners of JNV and KVS informed the meeting about the land requirements for these institutions, stating that a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya requires approximately 30 acres of land, while a Kendriya Vidyalaya requires about 2.5 acres in hilly areas and up to 5 acres in plain regions. They further elaborated on the infrastructural components necessary for academic facilities, student hostels, staff residences and extracurricular activities.

Deputy Commissioners shared district-specific updates on the efforts made to accommodate the proposed institutions and assured the Chief Secretary of their full cooperation in expediting land transfer, temporary accommodation and infrastructure development.

The Chief Secretary reiterated the administration’s commitment to strengthening the educational ecosystem by ensuring timely establishment and operationalization of Central schools, particularly in underserved and remote areas.

#JAMMU: Mithun Manhas, President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

The two discussed the promotion of cricket infrastructure, development of sports facilities, and enhanced youth engagement through sports in Jammu & Kashmir.

#JAMMU: Reasi district celebrated a historic milestone today as the long-standing demand for a stoppage of the #VandeBharat Express was officially approved by the Railway Ministry.

The train will halt at Reasi Railway Station for the first time on October 29, following final security and technical preparations.

#JAMMU: Staff directed to report back to original postings; compliance reports due by September 1.

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#KISHTWAR: Chief Minister #OmarAbdullah on Friday visited the cloudburst-affected areas of #Kishtwar and expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and property.

The CM announced relief of ₹2 lakh for each deceased, ₹1 lakh for the injured, along with compensation for damaged houses.

He directed officials to ensure immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services in the region, while assuring full government support to the affected families.

#JAMMU: J$K has been allocated a total of 200 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, as part of the government’s plan to modernize and expand urban transport services across the country.

The data was provided in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha, which was answered by Tokhan Sahu, MoS in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

The PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, launched on August 16, 2023, aims to deploy 10 thousand electric buses nationwide to enhance city bus services through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

This will not only help reduce carbon emissions but also contribute to the growing demand for sustainable urban transportation.

The 200 buses allocated to Jammu & Kashmir will be part of the larger initiative to improve public transport systems, and they will be operational once the associated infrastructure, such as depots and charging stations, is ready.

These buses are expected to be deployed soon, once the groundwork related to the Behind-the-Meter (BTM) power infrastructure and grid integration readiness is completed. In a significant move towards promoting electric mobility, the central government has approved 100% central assistance for the BTM infrastructure required for the depots where these buses will be stationed.

This initiative forms part of the broader strategy to modernize the state’s transportation system, particularly to reduce air pollution and enhance the efficiency of public transport.

The scheme includes not just buses but also the necessary charging infrastructure and depot readiness, for which city authorities in J&K are working closely with distribution companies (DISCOMs).

Lieutenant Governor hands over #Job Assurance letter to daughter of ADDC Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa #martyred during unprovoked shelling by Pakistan

#RAJOURI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Ms. Mareesa Thapa, daughter and Smt. Meenakshi Kundan Thapa, wife of ADDC Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who was martyred during unprovoked shelling by Pakistan in #Rajouri.

The Lieutenant Governor handed over an assurance letter to the daughter of the martyr ADDC that she will be appointed as an Assistant Law Officer after completion of her studies.

The Lieutenant Governor expressed his solidarity with the family of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa and reaffirmed the commitment of the Administration to providing all possible assistance.

Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu was also present on the occasion at Raj Bhawan.