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Ladakh LG Approves Rs 3.20 Crore Water Projects for Kargil's Long-Term Water Security
- •Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved four water-infrastructure projects worth Rs 3.20 crore for Kargil district.
- •The projects aim to strengthen long-term water security in the Union Territory.
- •Key projects include a tunnel at Apati Nallah and an earthen channel for diverting snowmelt water from Musbar Nallah to Sharcha Nallah.
- •Two new water bodies will be constructed at Barchay and Apati villages under Project Him Sarovar.
- •Additionally, Rs 5 crore was announced for developing water infrastructure at Hunderman village to ensure year-round water supply for drinking and agriculture.
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Ladakh LG V K Saxena approved four water-infrastructure projects worth Rs 3.20 crore for Kargil district, which include building a tunnel at Apati Nallah, an earthen channel for diverting snowmelt water from Musbar Nallah to Sharcha Nallah, and two water bodies at Barchay and Apati villages under Project Him Sarovar.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena announced the release of Rs 5 crore for developing water infrastructure at Hunderman village.
These projects are designed to strengthen local water infrastructure by facilitating the diversion, storage, and better utilization of seasonal snowmelt and available water resources. This initiative aims to ensure a reliable, year-round water supply to meet both the drinking and agricultural needs of the local population.