Srinagar, July 30 -- Marking a major stride in the Omar Abdullah-led Government's mission to enhance access to drinking water in Samba town, Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Water Supply Scheme (WSS) Samba Town.The project for augmentation of water supply in Samba Town is being taken up under AMRUT 2.0. The cost of the project is estimated at ?594 crore, targeting 530 Functional Household Tap Water Connections (FHTCs).Once completed, the scheme will ensure safe drinking water for all 17 wards, thereby benefiting over 30,000 citizens.While laying the foundation stone, Minister Rana reiterated the government's commitment to building a resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban infrastru...