Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stones for two major infrastructure projects worth over 140 crore rupees aimed at strengthening drinking water supply and sewerage management in Udhampur and Reasi districts. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the projects include the 124.19 crore rupees Augmentation of Water Supply Scheme for Udhampur Town under AMRUT 2.0 and the 16.33 crore rupees Used Water Management Project, including construction of a 3.0 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Reasi under SBM 2.0.
The Udhampur water supply project is designed to address the town’s long-standing drinking water requirements by augmenting and modernising the existing infrastructure. On completion, it will ensure a sustainable supply of safe and quality drinking water, cater to the town’s growing population and support planned urban development. The Chief Minister also virtually laid the foundation stone for the Reasi sewage management project, which will significantly improve wastewater treatment and sanitation infrastructure in the district.
