Excelsior Correspondent
KANIR (CHADOORA), Aug 6: The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather today announced a new drinking water supply scheme for Kaneera in tehsil Chadoora to be constructed at a cost of Rs.3.85 cr.
The water supply scheme scheduled to be commissioned by the end of next year will provide drinking water facility to more than 5000 souls comprising five mohalas of Kanira including Dangarpora, Mir Mohala, Syedpora and Patrigam.
The scheme envisages construction of one lakh gallon capacity modern filtration plant and a 25000 gallon capacity service reservoir. He said the source for the water supply scheme will be tapped from Doodganga about 5 kms from Kanir, adding that 6 inches dia pipe line will be laid for this purpose.
Addressing a public gathering at Kanir village in tehsil Chadoora, Mr. Rather said that the development of backward and remote areas is the thrust area of the present Govt’s planning framework, adding that no stone will be left unturned to come up to the expectations of the people especially those belonging to the poor and underprivileged sections of the society, who have pinned high hopes with the present govt. led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He said the purpose of touring different areas along with senior officers and engineers is to bring the administration at the doorsteps of the people to redress their genuine grievances on the spot.
Responding to the demands of the people, Mr. Rather ordered fencing of park near Jamia Masjid at Kanir village besides up gradation and of the link road in Herpora Mohalla. He said that existing park at Kanir is being developed on the pattern of famous Mughal gardens and asked the engineers of PDD to immediately restore power supply to the park, so that visitors do not face inconvenience.
Mr. Rather asked the people to come forward in a big way to avail the benefits of the scheme launched by the present Government for providing financial assistance of Rs. 30000 to facilitate marriage of each orphan girl belonging to a BPL family, who has attained the marriageable age and has passed matriculation. Worthwhile to mention that a provision of Rs. 3 crore have been provided in the current year’s budget for this purpose.
Describing peace and unity as key to speedy development and socio-economic transformation, Mr. Rather cautioned the people against some opportunist politicians who for the sake of petty vested interests try to divide the people and disintegrate the society. He asked the people to differentiate between their friends and foes and vote for genuine candidates in the coming assembly elections, leaving no room for cheaters and opportunistic elements.
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