Water Supply Schemes Inaugurated in J&K Under Jal Jeevan Mission
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Union Minister for Science & Technology inaugurated seven water supply schemes in J&K. |
| Total Cost | Rs 25.31 crore. |
| Beneficiaries | 15,881 people across 2,584 households in 10 villages. |
| District | Kathua district: 303 water supply schemes with an estimated cost of Rs 1,369.57 crore. |
| Key Infrastructure | Chattergala tunnel, Delhi to Katra Expressway corridor, and nine additional underpasses. |
| Tourism Promotion | Basohli, Mantalia, and Mansar area in Udhampur district under Swadesh Darshan scheme. |
| Economic Potential | North India's first Bio-tech Park, Seed Processing Plant, and only Homeopathic College. |
| Jal Jeevan Mission | Launched in 2019; aims to supply 55 litres of water per person per day by 2024 via FHTC. |
| Swadesh Darshan Scheme | Launched in 2014-15; focuses on theme-based tourist circuits; 100% centrally funded. |
| Swadesh Darshan 2.0 | A generational shift to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations. |