JAMMU, JUN 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday launched a ₹2.47 crore flood protection project at Fattu Kotli near Jammu to strengthen the left bank of the Chenab River and mitigate the risk of erosion and flood-related damage to nearby habitations and infrastructure.
The foundation stone for the restoration and construction works was laid by J&K Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana. The project aims to improve riverbank stability and enhance flood resilience in the area situated on the outskirts of Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Rana said strengthening flood management infrastructure remains a top priority of the government and that the intervention at Fattu Kotli would help safeguard vulnerable areas from recurring flood threats.
The minister, who also holds the portfolios of Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs, stressed the need for durable and effective protective structures along vulnerable riverbanks to protect lives, property and agricultural land from flood damage.
Highlighting the approaching monsoon season, Rana directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to expedite flood protection works across the Union Territory and ensure their timely completion while strictly adhering to quality standards.
He assured that all vulnerable stretches along major rivers in Jammu and Kashmir would be taken up on priority and called for a proactive approach towards maintaining and strengthening existing flood protection structures, particularly in areas prone to erosion and inundation.
Earlier, the minister visited Bhagatpur village in Jammu district and inspected the damaged embankment along the Tawi River. He sought a detailed restoration plan from the concerned officials and reviewed measures required to prevent further damage ahead of the monsoon season.
