Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 2 (ANI): Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh has reviewed the standing and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir and emphasised the necessity for expeditious implementation in order that the advantages of this strategically vital venture attain the folks on the earliest.
Singh, who can also be Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, held an in depth assembly with the officers of WAPCOS Ltd., a Government of India endeavor beneath the Ministry of Jal Shakti, which has been entrusted with the implementation of the venture.
He suggested WAPCOS to discover progressive options and implementation methods whereas sustaining the very best requirements of high quality, security and effectivity, a launch stated.
The Minister was knowledgeable that the venture is being taken up in a phased method. Work will begin whereas acquisition of the remaining land is pursued concurrently, with out ready for completion of the complete land acquisition course of. The implementing company can also be understanding the venture website and associated necessities.
Singh stated that beneath the management of PM Modi, long-pending nationwide tasks are being taken ahead with renewed urgency.
He famous that the Ujh Multipurpose Project, conceived practically a century in the past, had remained in limbo for many years, whereas the Shahpurkandi venture had remained pending for about 4 a long time.
The delay in implementation of those tasks, he stated, resulted within the waters of the Ravi River and its tributaries persevering with to movement into Pakistan.
The Minister stated that even when the Indus Waters Treaty was in drive, Ravi, Satluj and Beas have been India’s three rivers beneath the Treaty, with Ravi being the foremost river amongst them. He famous that the Treaty is now in abeyance.
Singh stated that the revival of the Shahpurkandi venture in 2019, which is now nearly full, and the revival of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in 2026 mirror the Government’s resolve beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grasp long-delayed tasks, optimise the usage of India’s water assets and ship tangible advantages to the folks.
The Ujh Multipurpose Project, positioned on the Ujh River, a foremost tributary of the Ravi River, is designed to generate round 186 MW to 212 MW of electrical energy. It is anticipated to offer irrigation to just about 90,000 hectares of agricultural land in Kathua and Samba districts of Jammu & Kashmir and Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab. The venture may even provide consuming water to Kathua district and supply industrial water availability.
The venture is anticipated to strengthen agricultural productiveness, enhance water safety, create new alternatives for financial improvement and contribute to the general socio-economic progress of the Union Territory. It additionally has an vital safety and border-management dimension and is backed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to limit unregulated water flows and plug susceptible cross-border infiltration routes alongside the riverbed.
Singh reviewed the implementation milestones intimately and pressured the necessity for shut coordination amongst all stakeholders and efficient monitoring for well timed execution. He assured WAPCOS of the Government’s full help and cooperation for the profitable implementation and well timed completion of the celebrated venture. (ANI)