Srinagar, Mar 05 (KNO): Several legislators on Wednesday called for an investigation into the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), alleging irregularities in its implementation.
Some of them demanded formation of a House committee to look into the matter.
During the Question Hour, Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Rana while responding to a query by Dr. Mohammad Shafi Wani, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “As many as 38 water supply schemes were approved for the Beerwah constituency at an estimated cost of 113.19 crore.”
He informed the House that 24 of these projects had been completed, with Rs 64.29 crore spent, while work was ongoing on 14 schemes.
However, Wani expressed dissatisfaction with the response, claiming the implementation had not met expectations.
Other legislators, including Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat, National Conference’s Ali Mohammad Dar, AAP’s Mehraj Malik, BJP’s Baldev Raj, and Congress leader
G A Mir, raised additional questions, criticizing the handling of the mission.
They pointed out that several areas still lacked proper water supply despite project approvals.
Meanwhile, the Minister assured the House that an inquiry would be conducted into the alleged nexus between contractors and the department in a specific constituency. He also stated that officials responsible for incorrect responses would face action—(KNO)