Jammu, April 12 -- 'Development necessary but not at cost of natural resources'

JAMMU TAWI, APRIL 12: Conservation of water resources is the top priority of the J&K administration. The public should also come forward to realize its duty by understanding the importance of every drop of water.

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks while reviewing the issues of Water Resources Development and Management in the UT at Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (WRRA) complex, today.

The Lt Governor said that development is necessary, but it should not happen at the cost of natural resources. "I assure all the citizens of UT that no new locality or market shall be allowed to come up on water bodies. Conservation of ...