Jammu, Oct. 3 -- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has launched a comprehensive initiative to repair and renovate government schools damaged in recent rains and landslides in Reasi district.

The shrine board, acting on the directives of its chairman, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, has prioritised the urgent restoration of the affected government schools, said an official spokesperson.

The schools identified for immediate intervention are located in Katra and its adjoining areas, including Purana Daroor, Chumbra, Kakryal, Bratisala, Bagha, Panthal, Sarhi, Sirla, Hansali, Chack Bhagta, Manoon, Chamba, Dadura, Doomar, Gabber, Kanika, Kanyala, Dhanoo, Geeta Nagar, and Chanjute.

These schools faced extensive damage to classroom...