Budgam, December 5, 2025 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of major development projects in Budgam district worth nearly ₹100 crore, giving a significant boost to infrastructure, water supply, and public services in the region.
Jal Jeevan Mission Water Supply Projects
A major portion of the projects falls under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), aimed at providing safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of households. Water supply schemes were inaugurated across several areas including:
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Gudsathoo
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Dreygam
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Drang
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Kultreh Wanpora
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Qazipora
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Awanpora
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Rangreth Wavoosa
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Checkmari Colony
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Nowbugh
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Delipora Badipora
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Zaloosa
These schemes are expected to significantly improve water accessibility and quality of life for the local population.
Road, Parking & Bridge Infrastructure
To strengthen urban and rural connectivity, the Chief Minister also:
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Inaugurated works for a Multi-Level Car Parking facility
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Announced the upgradation of the Kadalbal–Lasjan Road
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Laid the foundation stone for a 2×35 metre Steel Truss Bridge over Nallah Sukhnag at Beerwah
These projects will greatly enhance traffic management, inter-area connectivity, and commuter convenience.
Dignitaries Present
The Chief Minister was accompanied by:
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Speaker Legislative Assembly & MLA Charar-i-Sharief, Advocate Abdul Raheem Rather
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Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana
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Advisor to the CM, Nasir Aslam Wani
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MLA Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi
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MLA Beerwah, Shafi Ahmed Wani
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MLA Chadoora, Ali Mohammad Dar
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MLA Khan Sahib, Saifud-din Bhat
Senior officers and officials from concerned departments were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to balanced regional development, improved civic amenities, and transparent delivery of public services, describing these projects as a vital step toward sustainable growth in Budgam district.
