Jammu, Jan. 3 -- : A delegation of public representatives from various villages of Udhampur district, including Makyani Chanoonta, Dhannu and Majalta, on Tuesday, met Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, to apprise him of pressing drinking water issues affecting their areas.

The delegation was led by Mr. Abdul Ghani Teli, Chairman OBC Cell of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC).

During the meeting, the members raised concerns regarding irregular drinking water supply, the deteriorating condition of existing infrastructure and the urgent need for replacement of old and damaged pipelines.

They also stressed the importance of augmentation of water sources and preparation o...