Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 15: The Government is taking many steps for the rehabilitation of urban poor and in this connection low cost dwelling units are being constructed for 300 families of Sheikh Colony of Tujgari Mohalla and Sheikh Colony of Reyazat Teng, Srinagar at a cost of Rs. 2.75 lakh per dwelling unit.
The construction of these dwelling units would be completed within 3 months and in the first phase 21 and 17 dwelling units are being constructed respectively in Sheikh Colony of Tujgari Mohalla and Sheikh Colony of Reyazat Teng Srinagar.
This was revealed by Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Ali Mohammad Sagar while inaugurating sale depot of CA&PD at Tujgari Mohalla Srinagar here today.
He said that 250 families would be provided ration and other essentials from this ration depot. He said that Government is making every effort to strengthen the basic infrastructure in the Srinagar city and to bring the old city on the tourist map of the State. He said the construction of ropeway from Rainawari to Makhdoom Sahib (RA) shrine is a step in this direction.
The Minister said that the road widening from Dalgate to Dargah Hazratbal and Ali Jan Road has streamlined the traffic system in the old city to a large extent. He said that the Government is making concerted efforts to combat unemployment in the state and SKEWPY, UMEED and UDAAN besides other prestigious employment schemes have been introduced by the present Government. Under these schemes many incentives are being provided to the unemployed youth for setting up of self help groups. He said that under UMEED scheme 90,000 self help groups were established in the state which made females self reliant who are now earning their livelihood with dignity.
He said that the unemployed youth of Sheikh Colonies would be employed in Police Department and process for this would begin soon.
Mr. Sagar said that a number of community centres were constructed in the Srinagar city for the convenience of locals.
The Minister said that the number of developmental projects including drainage, sewerage and other vital projects are apace and would be completed soon besides various historic religious places and shrines are being beautified to give boost to the tourism in the old city.
Mr. Sagar urged the people to cooperate with the present Government in maintaining peace. He said some disgruntled elements are trying to mislead people by their falsehood and cautioned the people not to pay any heed to them.
The Minister was accompanied by the Managing Director, J&K Housing Board, SE SMC and other senior officers of the concerned departments.
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