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CM launches Rs 42.38 cr dev projects in Ganderbal

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  • 11 May 2026

‘New library, youth hostel, Sindh riverfront, heritage restoration’

Srinagar, May 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹42.38 crore across Ganderbal district, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, road connectivity, public amenities, youth facilities, heritage conservation, and tourism development.

The Chief Minister began his tour at Beehama, Ganderbal, where he laid the foundation stone for a Library and Reading Room to be established by the Culture Department at an estimated cost of ₹4.83 crore, envisioned as a modern knowledge and learning space for students and youth.

He e-launched several key infrastructure projects, including upgradation of inner links of Ahan Zazna, Waskura, and Khojbagh Kondbal; upgradation and construction of link roads from Gutlibagh to Baba Wayil under NABARD-RIDF; construction of Sindh Riverfront Phase-I at Ganderbal; and widening and upgradation of the road from Dursuma Market to Misbagh Baba Mohallah, Checkpora Arhama, involving a cumulative estimated cost of ₹15.36 crore.

The CM e-inaugurated the new Divisional Office building of Sindh Forest Division at Beehama, constructed at a cost of ₹1.11 crore. He also laid the foundation stone for restoration, conservation, and development of the historic Masjid Hamam and allied works at Malshahi Masjid, Malshahi Bagh, at an estimated cost of ₹5.01 crore, aimed at preserving architectural and cultural legacy while promoting heritage tourism.

At District Hospital Ganderbal, Omar inaugurated Bone Dexa Scan and Fibro Scan machines procured under CSR support from HDFC Bank at a cost of ₹1.16 crore, expected to significantly improve healthcare services and facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.

At Gadoora, he laid the foundation stone for a Youth Hostel at Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, to be executed by the Public Works Department at a cost of ₹15.26 crore. Abdullah also inspected an exhibition showcasing modern sports science and training equipment, including magnetic gait analysis systems, force plates, body stat analysis tools, basic life support demonstration units, skiing equipment, bowling machines, and coaching analysis software, appreciating the college's modern training facilities.

The Chief Minister visited the work site of Guzhama Bridge, a long-pending project, and directed concerned departments to ensure timely execution while maintaining quality standards. He was informed that the technical evaluation process has been completed and the bridge design is presently under progress. A large gathering of local residents expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for taking up the bridge project, which had remained stalled for more than a decade.

During the tour, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Minister for Forests Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, along with senior officers.

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