SRINAGAR: Recognising the vital role of employees in governance, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday announced plans to expand residential facilities by constructing nearly 300 new housing units.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly that the government aims to enhance existing infrastructure, which currently includes about 4,500 residential units in Jammu and Srinagar.
He said that to meet the growing demand, 216 new 2BHK and 3BHK units will be built in Srinagar, while the remaining units will be constructed in Jammu. “To ensure the timely completion of the project, Rs 38 crore has been allocated in this year’s budget,” Omar said, adding that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving living conditions for its employees. (KNO)
