*Announce allocation of 5 Marla plots
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 7: Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, along with Sports Minister Satish Sharma and Provincial president (Jammu) of NC Rattan Lal Gupta, conducted an extensive tour of the rain-affected regions of Rah, Saylote and Pargwal, Garkhal Narsinghpura areas to assess the situation on the ground and extend support to the affected families.
Earlier, Choudhary visited Kangri Panchayat in Sunderbani, and met the agrieved family that recently lost a mother and daughter in a tragic wall collapse and distributed relief cheques from Chief Minister Relief fund. Expressing heartfelt condolences, Choudhary assured the family that the Government stands firmly with them in this hour of grief and will extend all possible assistance for their rehabilitation.
The Deputy Chief Minister also visited Rah Saylote Pargwal, Barkhal, Malabela and Narsingh Pura and other adjoining villages of Pargwal, where he took stock of the widespread damages caused by heavy rains and landslides in areas mentioned. He reviewed the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts and directed officials to expedite aid distribution and infrastructure restoration.
Highlighting the need for long-term solutions, DyCM announced the allocation of 5 Marla plots on stable land to affected families, subject to feasibility tests by the Department of Geology and Mining. He stressed the importance of conducting a comprehensive geological audit of the entire region to identify vulnerable zones and prevent future disasters caused by cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods.
Accompanied by Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma, NC Provincial president Rattan Lal Gupta, he also visited relief camps in Rah Salyote and interacted with the displaced families. The leaders listened to grievances related to drainage, road safety, and embankments, assuring the public that their concerns will be addressed promptly.
Sharma reiterated the Government’s commitment to the people, stating. Satish Sharma distributed relief material to the flood hit people.
“This is a difficult time for our people, but I assure you that no family will be left unattended. The Government is taking every possible step to provide relief, restore essential services, and support the affected households in rebuilding their lives,” he added.
Among those who accompanied included TP Singh Aman Provincial president Jammu YNC, Th Yashu Vardhan Singh additional spokesperson Jammu, Ashok Sharma District president Rajouri Rural, Vivek Sharma Media Inchage Pir Panjal Zone and other party functionaries.
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