Ramban disaster victims to get 189 three-room houses within six months: LG Sinha

Ramban, Nov 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Ramban district and laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation projects aimed at providing permanent housing to families affected by floods and landslides.

Addressing the media, the LG said the district administration had provided relief and rescue operations to affected families in accordance with government rules, with support from all stakeholders.

“We know that government aid alone is not sufficient to rebuild homes. In partnership with the HRDS organisation, 189 families in Ramban district will receive three-room houses within the next six months,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor added that the houses will come with a 15-year insurance policy, health check-ups, and internet connectivity, enabling families to live a secure and dignified life.

He further instructed the district administration to include any affected or poor families who may have been missed in the initial list.

Sinha expressed gratitude to HRDS for supporting the rehabilitation efforts.

"Similar projects are underway in other affected areas, including Rajouri and Udhampur," the LG said, adding that housing reconstruction for affected families across Jammu and Kashmir remains a priority.

Sinha said today’s initiative in Ramban is part of a broader effort to ensure that all flood- and landslide-affected families in the Union Territory are provided with safe and permanent housing.

"The administration is committed to completing the rehabilitation work efficiently and ensuring that all beneficiaries can rebuild their lives with dignity," the LG said—(KNO)