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Rising Kashmir > Blog > Kashmir > Water resource infra in Sopore to get major overhaul
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Water resource infra in Sopore to get major overhaul

• Rs 44.85 cr allocated for modernization of Zaingeer canal • Rs 16.89 cr for Ningli Nallah flood protection

Irfan Yattoo
Last updated: March 12, 2025 1:54 am
Irfan Yattoo
Published: March 12, 2025
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Srinagar, March 11: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday revealed its plan for a major infrastructure boost for water resources development and flood protection in Sopore constituency, with over Rs 60 crore worth of projects either under execution or in the pipeline.
Responding to a query raised by MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar, the Minister in charge Satish Sharma of the Jal Shakti Department informed that flood protection and modernization works have been approved, aiming to enhance water flow capacity, reduce flooding, and improve water resource management in Sopore constituency.
The Minister said that a flood protection project for Ningli Nallah has been recently approved under NABARD, with a total cost of Rs 16.89 crore, and work is currently under execution.
Regarding the modernization of Zaingeer Canal, the government has prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Rs. 44.85 crore, which is awaiting NABARD funding.
For Pohru Nallah, the Minister informed that one flood protection work has already been completed under the Flood Management Programme (FMP) Phase-II, while another is under execution under the UT Capex budget. Additionally, a survey has been completed for Khursi Nallah downstream of the National Highway, and a DPR is being framed accordingly.
The Minister also informed that, under the FMP Phase-II, an expenditure of Rs 75.00 lakh was incurred on Pohru Nallah, and Rs 101.00 lakh on Ningli Nallah.
Additionally, under the UT Capex budget, Rs 35.00 lakh has been spent on Pohru Nallah, and Rs 38.37 lakh on Ningli Nallah. Furthermore, Rs 90.00 lakh was spent under NABARD funding for the Ningli Nallah works.
Under the M&R (Maintenance & Repair) fund, Rs 15.00 lakh was spent on Pohru Nallah, and Rs 10.00 lakh on Ningli Nallah. Besides this, Rs 16.10 lakh was utilized under PRI grants for the same, the Minister informed.
Addressing the sustainability of water sources, the Minister said DPRs are based on detailed surveys, ensuring that the source water quality meets BIS 10500 standards.
“Furthermore, the projects have been designed with Rapid Sand Filtration Plants (RSFP) to ensure a clean and sustainable water supply in the region,” he said.
The Minister said that government remains committed to enhancing irrigation infrastructure, ensuring sustainable water supply, and improving flood protection in the region.

 

 

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