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In order to scale back the hold up the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and supply respite to the commuters from the frequent traffic jams, the Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla together with Minister of State for Revenue, Nasir Aslam Wani these days conducted a busy tour along the National Highway and took stock of the progress of land acquisition on the sixty five kms long four lanning Qazigund to Lasjan Bye-pass road project.

Commissioner-Secretary Revenue, B.A Runyal, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Samoon, District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Baseer Ahmed Khan, District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Farooq Ahmed Shah and alternative high ranking officers conjointly accompanied the Ministers.

At Lasjan- Bypass (Budgam), the Minister was informed that out of eleven.7 kms from Gallander to Lasjan, compensation of 10 kilometers has already been disbursed among the landowners, whileas the remaining land acquisition method is in progress.

The Ministers directed the involved officers to planned out the bottlenecks and acquire the remaining land for early construction of road project.

The Ministers later visited Galender-Pampora and enquired regarding the progress of the land acquired for the said project.

They were informed that in Pulwama district, Rs 65.24 crore are disbursed among the land homeowners. They were any informed that Rs 252.02 crore are distributed amongst the 3181 beneficiaries of Anantnag and Budgam districts as compensation.

It was conjointly given out that out of sixty five kms, work on thirty five kms is currently in progress, whereas on the remainder, work are going to be started soon.

During the visit, the Ministers were informed that the compile work of newly Sangam Bridge has been completed and therefore the any work is below progress. The District Development Commissioner, Anantnag informed the visiting team that regarding a hundred and twenty structures are dismantled and work on the project is below progress.

The Ministers conjointly visited Pujtang (Bijbehara) together with NH-I and inspected the progress of the continued land acquisition work.

Meanwhile, Bhalla whereas taking a powerful note of the slow pace of the work on the project directed the involved agencies to expedite the pace of labor on war footing in order that the project is also completed in time. He said whereas an honest portion of land has already been acquired for the project there's no any question of hurdle within the progress of finishing the project.

Bhalla distributes relief to drought hit families

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla today distributed relief among 300 drought hit families of Mathwar village under National Calamity Relief Fund (NCRF) at a function held at Baba Balo ji Devsathan in Nagrota constituency.

Addressing a large gathering, Mr. Bhalla said that on the concerted efforts of the Government, the Central Government has released Rs. 256 crore under National Calamity Relief Fund (NCRF) for distribution of relief among drought hit and hailstorm affected families of the State, adding that directions have been issued to Revenue Officers for early submission of the details of affected families of their respective areas so that the financial assistance could be distributed in the form of cheques through public darbars. He said out of released package, Government has also provided three months free ration to the affected families.

Mr. Bhalla said Government has taken various exemplary measures to meet all the aspirations of the Kandi belt people at par with urban pockets, adding that for this purpose Central Government has provided liberal funding under development sectors. He said Government has prepared a concrete plan for developing the areas with all basic amenities.

Regarding land deficiency compensation to displaced families of 1947, 1965 and 1971, the Minister said UPA Government headed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has allocated Rs. 49 crore to the State Government, adding that the relief amounting to Rs. 1.50 lakh to each affected family is being disbursed in public darbars in their respective colonies. He said State and Central Governments are fully aware of refugees hardships adding that a memorandum worth Rs. 1775 crore has been submitted to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh during his visit to Jammu for one time settlement of their issues. He informed that most of colonies of refugees are being regularized under 254-C Revenue Act, adding that the areas would be developed on modern lines by providing all basic amenities at par with urban pockets.

Responding to the local demands, the Minister said that a proposal is under active consideration in School Education Ministry for upgradation of Government High School Mathwar.

MLA Jugal Kishore Sharma, Ex.MLA Shiv Dev Singh, Sarpanch Mathwar Ram Pal Sharma besides senior officers of Revenue and Relief accompanied the Minister.

Meanwhile, Mr. Bhalla distributed 45 cheques among flood hit families of Nanak Nagar whose houses have been partially damaged due to flash floods during last year rainy season.

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Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla today laid foundation of 3-km long Chatta-Sandhi link road in Sunjwan. The construction work on the road would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 10 lakh. 

Chief Education Officer Natha Ram Dingra, Block Development Officer Sonu Pargal, besides other senior officers of RDD, PHE, R&B, and School Education accompanied the Minister. 

Mr. Bhalla said after completion, the road would provide better connectivity to 5600 populace of remote areas. He asked the RDD officers to personally monitor the works on the link road and complete it within stipulated time frame of one month. 

The Minister said that all round development of weaker sections is top priority of the Government. He said focused attention was being paid by the Government for socio-economic upliftment of down trodden and backward areas of the State. He said Government's bold and exemplary initiatives have revolutionised the development process in hilly and backward areas .

Responding to the local demands, the Minister asked the RDD authorities to prepare estimates for construction of 20 concrete water tanks in the area and submit the same for funding. He said Government has earmarked Rs. 2.5 crore for construction of deep drill tube well in Chatta area, the work on which would be started after completion of tendering formalities. He said after commissioning of deep drill tube well, a populace of 10,000 souls of Chatta, Bilal Colony and Harijan Basti and its adjoining areas would be relived from the problem of drinking water scarcity to a large extent.

For construction of lanes and drains at Harijan Basti and Jallalabad villages, the Minister asked the R&B to immediately start the work and complete the same within one week for the convenience of general public. He asked the Chief Education Officer to construct compound wall of Government Primary School, Bilal Colony and toilet block in Government Higher Secondary School, Sunjwan so that the students do not face any inconvenience. 

Regarding construction of Primary Health Centre at Chatta, Mr. Bhalla said 10 kanal land has already been identified for the purpose , adding that the construction work would be started soon after getting approval and funding from Health Ministry. He said the Government was committed to provide best healthcare facilities to the people in the area. 

Regarding upgradation of Government Primary School Bermeeni and Government Middle School Chatta, Mr. Bhalla said a proposal in this regard is under active consideration of School Education Ministry.

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Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today said that focused attention was being paid by the Government to uplift the socio-economic condition of the schedule caste, schedule tribe and other backward sections of the society in every corner of the State by providing all basic amenities to them in their respective colonies.

This was stated by the Minister while addressing a large gathering at Bathindi town. 

Regarding upgradation of Bathindi main road including entire links, Mr. Bhalla said that Government has earmarked Rs. 1.60 crore for this purpose, adding that the blacktopping and other allied works including renovation of surface and deep drains would be started soon after completing the tendering formalities. He said Government has approved Rs. 1.6 crore for construction of Doogian-Jagti road, Rs. 2.37 crore for Sunjwan-Bermeeni Road, adding that the projects are under progress on war-footing and would be completed within prescribed time frame. He said Government is committed to connect end corners of the Bathindi and Sunjwan areas with nearest headquarter by providing better road connectivity. 

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The Minister asked the PDD to prepare estimates for installation of street lights in the main chowks of Bathindi and submit the same for funding.

For regularization of land under Roshni Act, the Minister said that instructions have been issued to Revenue officers to make survey and submit status of the land so that the demand of inhabitants could be redressed at the earliest. 

Mr. Bhalla said Government has approved a plan to construct a modern line playfield on the 35 kanals available land at Government Higher Secondary School Sunjwan, adding that the play ground would be developed for promotion of sports activities in the area with the facilities of pavilion, toilet block, gymnasium and changing room facilities. He said that instructions have been issued to the concerned department to prepare the detailed project report and submit the same for funding .

To deal with drinking water scarcity in Batala and Jallalabad, Mr. Bhalla informed that two overhead tanks with storage capacity of 1.5 lakh gallons are under progress, adding that after inauguration, the adequate drinking water facilities would be provided to the Bathnidi and Sunjwan in Winter.

Earlier, the Minister also laid foundation for modernization of Main Market Trikuta Nagar, for which he announced Rs. 18 lakh for fixation of paver tiles, blacktopping and installation of water cooler including ornamental lights. 

Bhalla rescinds new order on distribution of ration to migrants

Minister of Revenue Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla announced that the ration to migrant families will continue to be given as per old pattern.

The Minister who was speaking at a religious function held at Swami Anand Ji Ashram Purkhoo camp issued instructions to Relief authorities to revoke the new order issued recently in this regard. He said the ration coupon will be given for one year as per the administrative decision of 2006 and not for a period of three months as was decided by Relief authorities recently, he added.

The Minister also paid his tributes to great saint Swami Anand Ji and assured the members of the displaced community that coalition Government was alive to their problems and it has taken various steps for their redressal. He appealed the community to render full cooperation to the Government.

Mr Bhalla announced to look into the problems of the displaced community and to find out ways for their redressal, a meeting of the Apex Committee will soon be convened with Chief Minister. The meeting will also discuss the issue regarding enhancement of cash relief, he added.

He said the proposal for revision of the PM's package was before the State Cabinet and the decision on enhancement of Rs 7.5 lakh for construction of house to Rs 20 lakh, rehabilitation of orchardists, businessmen and industrialist would be recommended to Government of India for sanction.

Mr Bhalla assured the trustees of the Ashram that their demand for construction of rooms and other facilities would be considered. He also announced that the 3000 posts of state sponsorship under PM's package would also be advertised soon.

Former Chief Secretary and MLC Vijay Bakaya, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, R K Pandita, NC Minority Cell, Working president M K Yogi and Congress leader Chooni Lal Bhat were also present on the occasion.

Mr Bakaya, while paying tributes to Swami Ji lauded the community for preserving its identity despite odds. He said the community deserves all praises for constructing replicas of the gods, goddesses and sages and saints of Kashmir like Swami Anand Ji at Jammu and other places of the country.

He also complimented the coalition Government, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Raman Bhalla for taking various measures in mitigating the sufferings of displaced people.

Meanwhile Congress Migrant Cell chairman M L Kaul and its general secretary Hira Lal Pandita expressed their satisfaction over the announcement made by Raman Bhalla for continuing the issuance of ration coupons for one year saying otherwise the relief holders would have been put to many hardships.

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Bhalla lays foundation of deep drill tube well

For augmentation of drinking water facilities at SC/ ST basties of Langer village, Kaluchek, Swaran Nagar, Harijen Mohalla, Hari Vihar and Ambika Colony, Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today laid foundation of deep drill tube well at Langer village in Kunjwani.

The construction of deep drill tube well including laying of water supply pipes works would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.74 crore under Water Supply Scheme Jallo Check Langer.

Addressing a large gathering, Mr. Bhalla said that with the commissioning of tube well, the adequate drinking water facilities would be provided even in the tail end areas. He said Government has issued directions to PHE and ERA departments to put their sincere efforts in providing adequate drinking water facilities so that the people do not feel any inconvenience during summer season.

For improving the power infrastructure in the Langer village, the Minister announced Rs. 6 lakh out of his CDF for installation of 250 KVA transformer and replacement of worn out wires. He called upon the people in general to use the power judiciously, avoid illegal hooking, pay electric bills in time and regularize the load as per their consumption. He asked the people to come forward in nominating the violators thereby helping the PDD in eradicating the menace of power theft.

Responding to the locals demand, Mr. Bhalla announced Rs. 5 lakh out of his CDF for construction of compound wall of Government Primary School, Langer and development of playing field. He asked the executing agency to complete the works within ten days so that the students do not feel any inconvenience.

Regarding construction of cremation ground on the identified land at Langer village, the Minister said Government has earmarked Rs. 35 lakh for this purpose, adding that project would be completed within stipulated time frame with the facilities of waiting shed, cremation shed, drinking water reservoir besides bathing ghat for ladies and gents.

Mr. Bhalla assured the inhabitants of Langer and Ambika Colony that their development related issues would be redressed in a phased manner adding that focus of the Government is to develop all the poor basties on modern lines by providing all basic amenities like safe drinking water, power, better roads, bye-lanes, drains, besides educational and healthcare infrastructure.

At Trikuta Nagar Extension, the Minister dedicated pre- school 'Sangrash Vidhya Kendra' to underprivileged slum dwellers children.

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Bhalla lays foundation of deep drill tube well

To deal with drinking water scarcity in Jawahar Nagar and its adjoining areas, Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today laid foundation of deep drill tube well at Narwal Pain, coming up at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.24 crore under water supply scheme Jawahar Nagar by PHE ground water department.

Mr. Bhalla assured the inhabitants of Jawahar Nagar, Jeevan Nagar, Narwal Pain and Ajeet Nagar and its adjoining localities that with the dedication of 1000 gallon discharge capacity per hour tube well, there is no drinking water scarcity even on the tail end of the areas. He asked the PHE authorities to put their sincere efforts in completing the project within stipulated time frame so that the people could get relief from overcome scarcity of the drinking water.

The Minister said that their development related issues would be redressed in a phased manner, adding that focus of the Government is to develop all the periphery basties on modern lines by providing all basic amenities like safe drinking water, power, better roads, bye-lanes, drains, besides educational and healthcare infrastructure.

For providing better place to morning and evening walkers, Mr. Bhalla said Government has earmarked Rs. 1 crore for development of 1-km long recreational park at Narwal Pain. He said that the upcoming park would add to the beauty of Jammu district which was being projected as a major tourist attraction. He said the place would have landscaping, illumination, construction of walkways, flower beds with irrigation facilities, drinking water reservoir and seating.

Earlier, Mr. Bhalla visited Channi Rama and inspected the ongoing construction work of multipurpose community hall, for which Government has earmarked Rs. 30 lakh. He asked the R&B department to complete the project within prescribed period so that the people of the area could avail the benefit of such facilities by arranging social as well as religious functions on nominal fee.

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 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA and former Minister Moulvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari today alleged that 500 kanals land worth Rs 5 crore was being encroached upon by filling wet land in his Pattan constituency and other places. He got instant support from Speaker Mohammad Akbar Lone, who said, he too had reports of similar nature and no action has been taken despite the fact that he spoke to Deputy Commissioners of Baramulla, Bandipora and Srinagar besides the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir.

Even though Mr Lone had asked Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla to come up with a statement in the House tomorrow, the Minister made the statement in the Assembly in second sitting today itself denying any encroachments.

The Speaker, however, said that a three member House Committee would visit the spot to assess the situation. Mr Bhalla as also Minister of State for Home Nasir Aslam Wani announced that they would be visiting the spot personally to assess the situation.

Mr Ansari raised the issue in the Assembly after the Question Hour saying the Revenue Department was charging Rs 1 lakh per kanal for filling. "About 500 kanals land was being filled in my segment, which means that Rs 5 crore have been charged by the Revenue Department

"I spoke to the Deputy Commissioner but he said it was private land. Our agriculture land, water land are evaporating. Please save Kashmir from party politics. Encroachers are looting the State. The Chief Minister should give a directive for stopping encroachments of land. If the issue was not resolved within a week, I will go on fast-unto-death’’, Mr Ansari said.

The Speaker said he too had reports of clear cut violations of all revenue and other land records. Revenue bodies have also connived even as it was a case of water bodies protection, he added and said the land was also serving as protection for flood.

"I had talked to Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Bandipora and Srinagar and then the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir. There appeared to be some lacunas as no action was taken. It (the encroachments) was a continued process’’, Mr Lone said.

Mr Bhalla assured Mr Lone and Mr Ansari of an inquiry into the entire issue. He said the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and all concerned Deputy Commissioners would be directed for action.

The Speaker directed Mr Bhalla to seize all vehicles engaged in construction activity even if the land was Government or private and report to the House tomorrow. Title of the land shouldn’t be changed strictly, he said.

In his reply to the House during second sitting of the Assembly, Mr Bhalla said land measuring 118 kanals at village Trigam, 237 kanals in Rakh Asham and 13 kanals, 18 marlas at village Shilvat were recorded as wet land (Gair Mumkin Talab).

The Revenue field agency was deployed on spot for stopping conversion of land, if any. However, no such encroachment by way of filling was carried out on the locations. Moreover, previously filling in village Shilvat was started by some land owners, which has already been stopped. At present no such encroachment on wet land was reported in Tehsil Sonawari, district Bandipora, Mr Bhalla said.

He said the DC Baramulla has reported that Reyaz Ahmad Bhat and others had approached the office of the DC with an application for allowing them for improvement of their land making it cultivable by way of earth filling as they intended to convert Banjar land into orchard by earth filling.

"A report in the matter has been obtained from Tehsildar Pattan, who reiterated that the land under reference was barren—Banjar Qadeem and was not agricultural. Besides, it remained filled with water supporting the growth of ‘Pechi’. The application under reference was forwarded to Tehsildar Pattan for taking necessary action under Land Revenue Act subject to the condition that Section 133 of the Land Revenue was not violated and to ensure that the matter was not sub-judice before court of law’’, the Revenue Minister said.

He added that the applicants had sort the permission on the basis of an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar pursuant to the order issued by the division bench of the High Court in similar cases falling at village Rambirbagh adjacent to the land under reference.

"The MLA Pattan (Mr Ansari) has already been apprised about the facts when he had expressed his resentment on this issue. It is worthwhile to mention here that the Court of J&K had restrained the office of Deputy Commissioner for taking any further action in the matter by virtue of order dated 19-9-2011 in the case Reyaz Ahmad v/s State and others.

"As per the report of Tehsildar South, Srinagar, no encroachment by way of filling is going on in Halqa Panzinara, which was adjacent to Pattan and Sonawari. However, a road was under construction from Mirgund to Trigam under MGNREGA scheme, where filling was going on’’, Mr Bhalla said.

He added that explicit instructions have been issued to the Deputy Commissioners to restrain the people in general and miscreants in particular from violation of provisions of Section 133 of Land Revenue Act.

After Mr Bhalla’s statement, the Speaker decided to constitute a 3 member committee, which would inspect the places in Pattan constituency where some persons were allegedly filling wet lands, thereby posing a threat to ecology and environment.

Mr Ansari contested the statement of Mr Bhalla saying that the report given by the Revenue officers was not based on facts. He suggested that a committee of members should be deputed to assess situation on spot and stop filling of wet lands in the area.

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Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Mr.Raman Bhalla on Monday laid foundation stone of ` 25 lakh double-storey Multipurpose Community Hall at Bhour Kullian.

Interacting with the people, Mr. Bhalla said the project would be completed by September this year with the facilities of kitchen, toilet and lawn. He said on the completion of Multipurpose Community Hall, the people, particularly poor lot of Bhour Kullian, Bhour Camp, Bhour Pind and Bhour Kothey would be able to arrange religious as well as social functions on nominal fee.

He asked the accompanied RDD Engineers to use quality material, adding that the Government has resolved to develop durable assets across the State.

The Minister asked the officers to cancel the allotment of those contractors who have not completed the works within prescribed time frame and allot fresh one so that the ongoing projects could be dedicated to the people well in time for their use.

He said there would be no comprise on the quality and delay in the completion of projects, adding that Government was committed to provide all infrastructural facilities to the people without any hindrances.

Listing the projects taken up in the locality and its adjoining areas, Mr. Bhalla said ` 4.77 crore have been allocated for construction of two Primary Health Centres (PHCs), one each at Lower Gaddigarh and another at Bhour Camp, adding that the hospitals nearing completion, would be dedicated to the people soon with all latest healthcare facilities at par with Gandhi Nagar hospital.

To ease rush at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital in Shalimar, the Minister said a 6-storey maternity hospital, costing ` 100 crore, is being constructed at the available land near Government Gandhi Nagar hospital, adding that the project would be completed by next year.

Mr. Bhalla said Government has earmarked ` 50 lakh under State Plan for construction of cremation ground at Bhour Kullian, adding that the project is under progress. He said the cremation ground would be completed with the facilities of cremation shed, waiting shed with benches, bathing ghat (Tootian) for ladies and gents, drinking water storage reservoir, approach road besides boundary wall.

Responding to the locals demands, the Minister announced ` 8 lakh for construction of lanes and drains near Kabir temple in Bhour Kullian. He asked the executing agency to complete the project within stipulated time frame.

Regarding construction of left out lanes and drains at Bhour Camp Bhour Kullian, Bhour Camp, Mr. Bhalla said a plan of ` 1.80 crore for upgradation and construction of all the lanes, drains and nallah was already under execution and ` 22 lakh have already been released for early start of upgradation work on seven lanes including drains.

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To address the drinking water scarcity in Basant Vihar and Bhawani Vihar localities of Trikuta Nagar, Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla today said that a project of ` 2.5 crore for digging of 50,000 gallon discharge capacity deep drill tube on identified land and laying of water supply pipes in left out areas has been prepared so that adequate drinking water supply could be provided to the inhabitants well before the start of summer season.

The Minister said this while addressing a large gathering at Basant Vihar in Trikuta Nagar today.

Mr. Bhalla said Government has earmarked ` 18.33 lakh for widening of lanes by fixing iron grating over drain in the locality including construction of deep drain. He assured the inhabitants that other genuine developmental demands would also be fulfilled on priority. He directed concerned officers and engineers to formulate plans under different sectors for improving basic facilities in the area.

Listing the measures taken by the Government, Mr. Bhalla informed that a 6-storey maternity hospital near Gandhi Nagar hospital is under progress at a cost of ` 71 crore, adding that with the inauguration of the hospital, the facilities at par with SMGS hospital would be provided to the people.

For providing quality medicare facilities to the patients, the Minister said the Gandhi Nagar hospital is equipped with all facilities like CT Scan, blood bank, X-ray, operation theatre, maternity, dental, emergency ward, parking, besides administrative block etc, adding that most of the sections have been renovated and upgraded with latest techniques.

To ease rush in the city and Gandhi Nagar hospitals, Mr. Bhalla said Government has approved ` 4.77 crore for construction of Primary Health Centre at Bhour Camp and Lower Gaddigarh besides NS Urban Health Centre at Trikuta Nagar.

Responding to the locals demand, the Minister announced ` 10 lakh for construction of deep drain including gratings. He asked the executing agency to complete the project within stipulated time frame for the benefit of general masses.

Earlier at Shastri Nagar, Digiana Ashram, Apna Vihar Extn. and Hari Nagar in Kunjwani, the Minister kick started various development projects like development of recreational park, up gradation of lanes and drains, construction of cremation ground with facilities of waiting shed, cremation shed, drinking water reservoir, tootian, ladies bathroom and compound wall, for which Government has released ` 88 lakh. He asked the R&B Department authorities to the projects within time bound manner by using quality material.

Govt to provide all facilities to KMs at Jagti

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla, has said that the Government would provided all facilities to Kashmiri migrants at Jagti, like road connectivity, power supply, safe drinking water, healthcare, sanitation, education sports infrastructure etc.

This was stated by the Minister while interacting with Kashmiri migrants after assessing their development problems during his tour to Jagti Migrant Township, here today.

Minister of State for Revenue, Home and Tourism Nasir Aslam Wani besides Relief Commissioner (M) Vinod Koul, Assistant Commissioner, Relief Ashwani Khajuria and other senior officers of accompanied the Minister.

Responding to the demands raised during the meeting, Bhalla said the Government has taken up the demand of the enhancement of relief to the Kashmiri migrants with the concerned quarters. He expressed optimism for a positive outcome.

Bhalla said the Government has approved ` 1.30 crore under Prime Minister's Reconstruction Programme (PMRP) for construction of Sports Stadium and Cremation Ground at Jagti Township, adding that the projects would be completed in time bound manner by May 2012 this year.

Regarding construction of link road from Nagrota to Jagti town Mr. Bhalla asked the concerned department to prepare the estimates and submit the same for funding so that the construction work on the project could be started. 

Minister of State for Revenue Nasir Aslam Wani informed that Jagti Township has been developed with the construction of 4218 two-room flats for Kashmiri migrants besides many facilities in the form of hospital, schools, parks, community halls and road connectivity. He said the township is part of the ambitious housing project under PMRP for Kashmiri migrants at a cost of ` 385 crore.

Wani assured the inhabitants of the Township of every support from the Government and said that it would leave no stone unturned to make their stay comfortable and convenient.