Srinagar, July 11 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, on Friday reviewed the functioning and progress of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) sector in Kashmir and stressed the need to strengthen flood protection infrastructure and improve the irrigation network.

Chairing a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the Minister reviewed the physical and financial progress of flood management and mitigation projects across the Valley.

According to an official statement, Rana directed officers to expedite ongoing works while maintaining quality standards so that critical flood protection measures are completed in t...