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Jitendra calls for achieving saturation after launching central water schemes in Kathua

Jitendra calls for achieving saturation after launching central water schemes in Kathua

Jammu, Feb 8 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for effective implementation of all the water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir to achieve their saturation.
Addressing a public gathering in village Jasrota in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir after inaugurating seven water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission, Dr Singh pointed out that certain issues are being faced in the implementation of the schemes which are being sorted out in coordination with J&K government.
The schemes costing 25.31 crore rupees will benefit 15,881 souls, covering 2584 households in 10 villages, including Jasrota, Rakh Hoshyari, Padyari, Saktha Chak, Bhadoli Charpad and Mangtian. The Minister informed that a total of 303 water supply schemes, with an estimated cost of 1369.57 crore rupees, are being taken up in district Kathua under Jal Jeevan Mission.

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