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| Consultancy being sought to beautify Jehlum embankments: Dillawar | | |
Srinagar, September 25- Minister for Public Health and Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control and Horticulture, Mr. Mohammad Dillawar Mir today said that a world reputed consultancy would be engaged to restore the pristine glory of the river Jehlum with focus on fortifying its embankments to prevent flood threats to the Srinagar city. The Project would be dovetailed with ongoing beautification project of the river Jehlum.
Interacting with the Senior Officers of the divisional administration and engineers during his visit of the river Jehlum from Soiteng to Amirakadal on navigation boats here this morning, the Minister said that embankments of the river Jehlum would be beautified to provide open spaces which can be landscaped and converted into parks.
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Mr. Basharat Ahmed, Commissioner/Secretary PHE, Mr. Mehboob Iqbal, Secretary Tourism Mr. Naeem Akhtar, V.C. Lakes and Waterways Development Authority, Tanveer Jehan, VC Srinagar Development Authority Mr Naseem and Director Tourism, F.A. Shah accompanied the Minister.
The Minister held a detailed discussion with the officers and concerned Engineers about the need and method of fortifying the banks of the river to check any possibility of breaches to avert damages due to floods. He instructed the Divisional Administration and concerned Engineers to ensure that all encroachments are removed from the banks of Jehlum. |
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