Srinagar, Aug. 29 -- Calls for accelerated relief, restoration efforts

JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today undertook a comprehensive tour of flood-affected villages in the Jammu region, including Bharmini, Ghura, Sarari, Bathindi, Sunjwan and Chatha, to assess the on-ground situation and oversee relief and rehabilitation measures.

Rajya Sabha MP, Gulam Ali Khatana; senior officers of the Jal Shakti department and other allied departments also accompanied the Minister during the visit.

During the visit, the Minister emphasised the urgent need to accelerate the pace of restoration efforts and reaffirmed the Omar Abdullah Government's commitment to extend timely assist...