Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Centre Approves Rs 1,430 Crore for J&K Disaster Mitigation
The central government has given Jammu and Kashmir a lot of money, Rs 1,430 crore, to help fix things that got damaged in natural disasters like cloudbursts.
This money will be used to rebuild roads, power systems, and water supplies.
The government also wants all the work to be done by August 2026.
They have already given the first part of the money, Rs 944 crore, and want the state to use it quickly.
The chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir thanked the central government and said they will make sure the money is used well.
They also talked about other projects and reforms that are happening in the state.
Centre approves Rs 1,430 crore for disaster mitigation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Funds to be used for reconstructing damaged public infrastructure and implementing long-term mitigation measures.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level review meeting to assess progress on financial initiatives.
First installment of Rs 944 crore released under SASCI, with Rs 758 crore already expended.
Deadline set for completion of mitigation works by August 2026 and processing of bills by January 7, 2026.
- Who
- Government of India and Jammu and Kashmir UT Government
- What
- Approval of Rs 1,430 crore for disaster mitigation and infrastructure reconstruction
- When
- During a high-level review meeting
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To reconstruct damaged public infrastructure and implement disaster-mitigation measures
- Funding Amount
- Rs 1,430 crore
- Purpose
- Disaster mitigation and infrastructure reconstruction
- Chaired By
- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo
- Deadline for Completion
- August 2026
- First Installment Released
- Rs 944 crore
- Expenditure Recorded
- Rs 758 crore
- Target for Bill Processing
- January 7, 2026