8 months ago
Canal System Approved for Ujh River
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that a canal system on the Ujh River has been approved to stop water from flowing uncontrolled to Pakistan.
This project, along with others like the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway and the Ujh Multipurpose Project, aims to improve water management and connectivity.
The Minister also highlighted healthcare initiatives, such as new radiation services and an MRI facility in Kathua.
He emphasized that the government is working to improve the quality of life for all citizens, regardless of political or geographical differences.
The projects are part of a broader effort to develop Kathua into a hub for education, healthcare, and economic activity.
Canal system on the Ujh River approved to check infiltration and utilize water flow towards Pakistan.
NHAI directed to expedite remaining work on the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway.
Plans discussed for early completion of Juthana Bridge and Chattergala Tunnel.
Radiation services to be operational at Cancer Centre in Kathua, MRI facility sanctioned for Kathua Medical College.
Government aims to improve ease of living and quality of life for all citizens.
- Who
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
- What
- Approval of a canal system on the Ujh River
- Where
- Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Announced on Saturday
- Why
- To check infiltration and utilize uncontrolled water flow towards Pakistan
Key facts
- Project
- Canal system on Ujh River
- Purpose
- Check infiltration and utilize water flow
- Approval
- Cleared by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs
- Healthcare Initiatives
- Radiation services at Cancer Centre, MRI facility for Kathua Medical College
- Infrastructure Projects
- Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway, Juthana Bridge, Chattergala Tunnel, Ujh Multipurpose Project
Quotes
Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Kathua-Udhampur seat
“We will use the extra water for states like Haryana, Rajasthan or within Jammu and Kashmir itself, but we will not allow it to flow to Pakistan. Work in this direction is in progress.”
thehansindia.com
