Srinagar, Nov. 7 -- Projects worth over Rs 9 crore planned at Asthal and Reshipora

KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo on Saturday laid the foundation stones for two flood protection projects at Asthal and Reshipora villages in Kulgam district, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 9.09 crore.

The Minister laid the foundation stone of a flood protection work at Asthal, being executed under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) at an estimated cost of Rs 834.44 lakh. The project is being implemented by the Flood Control Division Anantnag through Flood Control Sub-Division DH Pora and aims to protect the area from flood threats, including agricultural land and public in...