Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kalaban in Poonch today to oversee the damage caused by land subsidence in the area. He assured full support to the affected families and sanctioned immediate relief of Rs.38 lakh to the affected families in addition to Rs.50 lakh sanctioned under SDRF.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to stand with people in this hour of distress. He was accompanied by Minister Javed Ranaa during his visit.
During his visit to Kalaban, Poonch, the Chief Minister interacted with the affected families and listened to their concerns. He assured them that the Government stands firmly with them in this difficult time and that all possible support will be extended to ensure their rehabilitation.
Chief Minister also visited Udhampur to inspect the ongoing restoration work on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44. He directed the concerned authorities to expedite the work and ensure smooth movement of traffic, particularly for fruit trucks and essential supplies.
During his on-spot assessment of the restoration work, the Chief Minister, accompanied by Minister Javed Ranaa, directed the concerned officials to expedite the process, noting that the prolonged closure is severely impacting the supply of essentials, including fresh fruit.
This marked the Chief Minister’s second visit to the affected site and came a day after he, along with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the progress of restoration efforts.