Recently Minister for Jal Shakti, inaugurated two Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) at Barooi Chowki and Sheikhan Barja in Mankote block, Poonch.

The schemes were inaugurated during a mega public outreach camp held at Mankote which aimed to address the issues and grievances of the local population.

Scores of delegations and individuals called on the Minister during the camp with their grievances while seeking speedy redressal.

Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, Vikas Kundal, along with HoDs and senior officers from various departments of the district were present during the outreach camp.

Addressing on the occasion, Javed Rana said that water security is one of the prime objectives of the government. “We are fully committed to ensure that adequate, quality drinking water reaches to every household and significant focus is being laid on augmentation of water infrastructure facilities across Jammu and Kashmir,” asserted the Minister.

He said that with the inauguration of these schemes, much of the water problems of the locality will be solved.

The WSS Barooi Chowki will benefit a population of 2,948, covering 440 households with installation of 140 new connections while the WSS Sheikhan Barja Mankote will serve a population of 3,991, providing water access to 611 households.