Amrit Sarovar Mission : 93 ponds identified for up-gradation in Rajouri

Rajouri| : District Development Commissioner Rajouri, VikasKundal Friday chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to review the implementation of Amrit Sarovar Mission in the district.
Officers who attended the meeting included ACR, Imran Rashid Kataria; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid and DSCO, Abdul Rashid.
At the outset, the meeting was informed that 93 ponds have been identified in the district which can be developed as Amrit Sarovars.
While highlighting the objective of the Amrit Sarovar Mission, the DDC said that the initiative was aimed at developing and rejuvenating water bodies in each district of the country as a part of the celebration of ‘Azadika Amrit Mahotsav.’
He also asked the concerned officers to ensure that these Amrit Sarovars are developed strictly as per the guidelines of the Government along with the geo coordinates. He also directed the DSCO to extend the services of their department to ensure these Amrit Sarovars are developed well in time.
The DDC directed the concerned officers to work with dedication and make synergised efforts to achieve the objectives of the mission in letter and spirit.
Meanwhile, the DDC also reviewed the status of restoration work on water bodies as per the directions of NGT. It was informed that 74 water bodies are to be repaired.
He also asked the concerned officer to immediately start the work on these water bodies and complete the same within the shortest possible time.