DC Kupwara inspects various JJM works coming up in Handwara sub division

KUPWARA, MAY 24: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today took a detailed tour of Handwara sub division to take stock of various ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSS) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). She was accompanied by Executive Engineer PHE Division Handwara, CPO Kupwara, Tehsildar Handawra and other concerned officers. 

 During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various water supply schemes coming up under Jal Jeevan Mission in different areas of Handwara sub division which include Water Supply Scheme Zagsundri, WSS Shahnagri, WSS Peer Khan Mohallah, WSS Villgam-Ramhall, WSS Moqdam Mohallah, WSS Magam-Neelipora, WSS Opezwani-Sirajpora and WSS Trich.   

 On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the concerned engineers to gear up their men and machinery and ensure completion of all ongoing water supply schemes within the stipulated timeframe so that the people get clean drinking water under the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission. She also appreciated the department for completion of various schemes which have been tested recently including Augmentation of WSS Neelipora-Magam and WSS Khanpora. It was informed that WSS Khanpora completed at a cost of Rs.618.52 lakh shall benefit the population of 6390 souls living in the area. 

 The DC also redressed various issues and bottlenecks of some water supply schemes on the spot and directed the concerned officers to ensure strict compliance of the timelines stipulated for completion of the JJM works.