Srinagar – MLC, Dr S. Bashir Ahmed Veeri has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and PHE Minister, . Taj Mohi-ud-Din for releasing Rs. 9.30 crore for Balyaar water supply scheme which will cover major portion of Marhama and Balyaar villages, Rs. 4.90 crore for Waghama Karewa water supply scheme and Rs.2 crore for Serhama Water Supply Scheme.
He said that these schemes will provide pure drinking water regularly and will give relief to more than 20,000 people living in these areas. He said that the execution of work will start shortly after tenders are floated and allotted.
Dr. Veeri further appealed Government to provide drinking water to areas of Sheetipora Shelgam and Karewa Bijbehara as well, for which work may also be taken up shortly. He also demanded 10 MVA transformer for Khirm grid station which is a long pending demand of the area. He also thanked Chief Minister for macadamizing more than 100 kms of roads in Anantnag district alone.