Budget Session 2026 : Rs 18 cr DPR prepared for protection works on Basholi water bodies : Surinder Kumar Choudhary
5 Dariya News
Jammu 01-Apr-2026
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today informed the House that Rs. 18 crore DPR has been prepared for protection works on Behani Khad, Sewa river and other local Nallahs in Basholi area of Kathua district. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Darshan Kumar in the Legislative Assembly today on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that 22 families in the villages Jankher (Mora Kund) and Draman (Mora Tikri) falling under Tehsil Basohli, were affected by landslides and heavy rains and temporarily shifted to safer locations by the district administration Kathua.
He added that relief under SDRF norms, along with essential relief material including tents/tarpaulins, blankets and ration kits was also provided to them. He also informed that some affected families have applied for allotment of land and their cases are presently under consideration as per the norms.
The Deputy Chief Minister further said that the IFC department is primarily dealing with the works related to flood protection and anti-erosion measures pertaining to River/Nallah/Khads. He said that DPR for construction of Flood river training protection eorks on Behani Khad, Sewa river and other local Nallahs falling under FCSD Basohli amounting Rs 1800 Lakh under NABARD has been submitted by the IFC Division Kathua to higher authorities.
Budget Session 2026 : Rs 9.78 cr road constructions under execution in Beerwah : Surinder Kumar Choudhary
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today said that the about 30 road construction works have been undertaken for execution under both Pothole and Cities and Towns (C&T) programmes during 2025- 26 fiscal. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question, raised by the Legislator Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani in the Legislative Assembly.
Sharing details, the Deputy Chief Minister informed that the works worth an estimated cost of Rs 519.34 lakh undertaken under Potholes programme for execution included improvement of link road from aarath to Rassu, inner links of Checki Kawoosa and Kawoosa khalisa, Mazhama and Batpora, S.K. Pora and Shipora, Chayers khulchi Road, Lalpora Road, inner Links of Gooripora, Peth Kanihama and Hajibagh Paripora, Peth makhama, Bonmakhama, inner links of Bonhama, upgradation of Meri Pora Rathsuna, Pethkanihama to Cheyra Khalchi Road, Mokdam Mohalla link road at Watmagam, inner links at Pethmakhama, Rathsu, Rathsun and Chewdara.
He added that other works including upgradation/improvement of link roads at Narbal, improvement of Beerwah Budgam Road, Iskanderpora Loolipora road and macadamization of inner links at Sonapah are under execution in the Beerwah Constituency.
Similarly, the Deputy Chief Minister, said that as many as 12 works worth Rs. 459 lakh under Cities & Towns have been undertaken for the year 2025- 26 in Beerwah Constituency. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the remaining road construction works in Beerwah Constituency shall be executed in near future.
He said that no DPRs (Detailed Project Reports) under the nomenclature “Pethkoot-Dasan” and “Hokhlateri” roads are presently under formulation or consideration in the Department under NABARD or any other scheme. Legislator Saif Ud Din Bhat raised the supplementary question.
Budget Session-2026 : Restoration project worth Rs 3 cr approved for flash flood–damaged Brakpora–Kanganhal–Chitergul road : Surinder Kumar Choudhary
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today informed the House that the road stretch at Brakpora–Kanganhal–Chitergul suffered extensive damage due to recent flash floods. The flash floods had washed away portions of the road edges and adjoining areas, leading to erosion of the embankment and partial loss of the carriageway.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated this while replying to a Calling Attention motion moved by MLA Anantnag Peerzada Mohammad Syed in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today. He said that the high-velocity floodwaters caused severe erosion along the road stretch, reducing the effective width and affecting the stability of the carriageway.
Before the floods, he informed, the road had a blacktopped surface width of approximately 18 feet (excluding shoulders), categorized as an intermediate lane and capable of accommodating two-way traffic. However, after the erosion, the width at the affected spot has been reduced to around 12 feet, effectively turning it into a single-lane stretch and creating inconvenience for vehicular movement, particularly during peak hours.
The Deputy Chief Minister informed that, to address the damage comprehensively, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth ₹3 crore has been prepared considering the extent of damage and the need for permanent restoration. The DPR has been approved under the UT Capex Budget.
He further said that the restoration work has been tendered out for ₹295.56 lakh and the tender process is currently underway. The bids are scheduled to be opened on April 15, 2026, following which the work will be allotted to the successful bidder and taken up on priority.
The Deputy Chief Minister added that despite the damage, the road remains trafficable and is being used by commuters with caution. However, the narrowed portion poses inconvenience and safety concerns. He said that the proposed restoration work will not only repair the damaged stretch but also restore the road to its original width and structural strength.
Measures such as edge protection, embankment strengthening and improved drainage systems will be incorporated to prevent similar damage in the future. Once completed, he added, the project will significantly enhance the road safety, improve riding quality and ensure smooth connectivity for the local population