Kulgam, Nov. 29 -- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today laid foundation stones of multiple flood mitigation projects in several areas of Kulgam district.

The initiative is part of Government's major push towards strengthening flood mitigation infrastructure in areas like Arrigutnoo, Gudder, Nehama and Laisoo along the Veshow Nallah as well as on Nallah Gujerpora across Kulgam district.

The projects, sanctioned at an overall estimated costs of around 1.50 crores under the CDF (District Capex) for the year 2025-26, aims to safeguard habitations and agricultural land along the vulnerable stretches of Veshow Nallah, thereby reducing the risk of flood damage during high-flow of water. It...