Archive · 21 Nov 2025
J&K LG Announces 521 New Homes for Pak Shelling Victims in Poonch & Rajouri
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, visited the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri to help families affected by Pakistani shelling.
He announced that 521 new houses will be built for these families, with 133 in Poonch and 388 in Rajouri.
The houses will be built by a non-profit organization called HRDS India.
The LG also provided jobs to some affected families and assured everyone that the reconstruction work will be done on time.
This comes after a recent increase in tension between India and Pakistan, which led to both sides targeting each other's territory.
J&K LG Manoj Sinha announced construction of 521 new houses for families affected by Pakistani shelling in Poonch and Rajouri
133 houses in Poonch and 388 houses in Rajouri to be built free of cost by HRDS India
13 next-of-kin (NoKs) of affected families in Poonch provided government jobs
1 NoK in Rajouri provided government job, 465 houses provided relief money for rebuilding
LG visited Poonch and Rajouri to review security situation, distribute relief cheques, and assure time-bound reconstruction
- Who
- J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, affected families in Poonch and Rajouri, Human Resource Development Society (HRDS) India
- What
- Announced construction of 521 new houses for shelling-affected families
- When
- During his visit to Poonch and Rajouri on Friday
- Where
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To rehabilitate families affected by Pakistani shelling and provide them with secure living conditions
Government's Response
Pakistan's Actions
Housing Rehabilitation
Government's Response
J&K LG announced construction of 521 new houses for affected families
Pakistan's Actions
Pakistan's shelling destroyed homes and caused civilian casualties
Employment Assistance
Government's Response
14 NoKs provided government jobs or assurances for future employment
Pakistan's Actions
Pakistan's actions led to loss of livelihoods and displacement
- Total houses
- 521
- Houses in Poonch
- 133
- Houses in Rajouri
- 388
- Cost per house
- Approximately Rs. 10 lakh
- Completion time
- Six months
- NGO involved
- Human Resource Development Society (HRDS) India
- Affected districts
- Poonch and Rajouri
