• Convenes public outreach programme at Gudder village

KULGAM: Minister for Education, Health and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today visited  Gudder Laisoo area of Kulgam district and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several important flood protection works aimed at safeguarding the local habitations and infrastructure.

During the visit, the Minister laid the foundation stone for permanent restoration bund at Laisoo to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹2.50 crore.  She also laid the foundation stone for a flood protection bund at Gudder Laisoo costing 2.46 crore.

On the occasion, the Minister also inaugurated a recently completed flood protection bund constructed at a cost of ₹22.55 lakh, which will help protect the area from erosion and flood-related damage. She was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, officers from R&B, Irrigation and Flood Control and other district officers.

Later, the Minister chaired a public outreach programme at  Guddar village, where she interacted with the local residents and listened to their grievances, issues and developmental demands. The people projected various concerns, particularly seeking repair and upgradation of roads in the area. Addressing the gathering, the Minister assured the public that their genuine demands would be taken up with the concerned departments for timely redressal.

Sakeena Itoo informed the people that additional protection bunds have already been approved and work on these projects will commence shortly. She said  that the Omar Abdullah-led government is taking all necessary measures to improve public infrastructure and ensure better living conditions across Jammu and Kashmir.

The Minister said that the  government is working tirelessly for the welfare of the people and will continue to take all necessary measures to improve infrastructure and public services.

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