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Lolab gets 10 new water supply schemes worth Rs 35.64 crore
Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana on Monday, 5 October 2026, e-inaugurated 10 water supply schemes in Lolab constituency, completed at a cost of Rs 35.64 crore. The projects, executed by the Jal Shakti PHE Division Kupwara, are expected to benefit 5,662 households across several villages.
Speaking at the event, Rana said the Omar Abdullah-led government was committed to strengthening basic infrastructure and improving access to safe drinking water. He said the government had prioritised expansion and timely completion of water supply schemes across Jammu and Kashmir.
The schemes include WSS Khabuth Dar Mohalla (Rs 1.08 crore, 93 households), WSS Dever Anderbugh (Rs 3.50 crore, 1,400 households), WSS Gangbugh (Rs 3.77 crore, 450 households) and WSS Krusen (Rs 4.67 crore, 626 households). MLA Lolab Qaisar Jamshaid Lone thanked the minister and said several villages would receive piped water for the first time.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The e-inauguration of these schemes directly addresses a long-standing demand for piped drinking water in Lolab, where many villages are getting the service for the first time. The government's focus on completing these projects during the current financial year (FY2026-27) signals an effort to deliver on infrastructure promises before the next budget cycle. The next step will be monitoring whether the schemes actually deliver reliable supply to the 5,662 listed households, as the minister emphasised that completed infrastructure must yield intended benefits.
Source: risingkashmir.com
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