Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently visited the land subsidence-hit Kalaban border area in Poonch district, where he assessed the damage caused by the floods and landslides. The region has been severely affected, with over 1,000 people displaced and more than 95 houses, a graveyard, and a mosque damaged.
Flood Relief Efforts
Abdullah expressed hope that the Centre will extend a relief package to Jammu and Kashmir, similar to those given to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. He stated that the administration has been asked to prepare a rehabilitation plan, including the grant of five marlas of land under the existing policy, for the approval of the Cabinet.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government has been in communication with the central government, which has constituted a team to visit the affected areas. He expressed optimism that the Centre will provide a good package to Jammu and Kashmir, considering the extent of the damage caused by the floods and landslides.
Rehabilitation Plans
Abdullah said that the government already has a scheme in place to provide landless people with five marlas of government land. He added that the administration has been asked to prepare a proposal for the rehabilitation of the affected people, which will be presented to the Cabinet for approval.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for relief efforts, stating that it is the government’s duty to help people in difficult times. He noted that the rains have caused unprecedented damage in Jammu and Kashmir, with hardly any district remaining unaffected by floods, landslides, or heavy rains.
Centre’s Support
Abdullah expressed gratitude for the Centre’s support and announced that the state government will utilize its financial resources to ensure relief reaches the affected people. He also appealed for more support from the Centre to help the state recover from the devastating floods and landslides.
