Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the mega Health camp for flood affected families, organised by the Health Department, at Rajeev Colony Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the affected families. He patiently heard their concerns. The Lieutenant Governor assured the families that the Government of India and J&K administration is committed to the wellbeing of the people affected due to recent natural calamities in the UT.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Shri Devansh Yadav, Municipal Commissioner Jammu and other senior officials.
The LG also reached out to flood-hit people in Jammu city and assured them of government support.
The city was badly hit by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains on August 26, resulting in huge damage to residential areas in Peerkho, Gujjar Nagar, and Rajiv Nagar.
Sinha visited Rajiv Colony, where a health camp was being held for flood-affected families. He interacted with people and heard their concerns, an official said.
The L-G assured them that the Government of India and the Jammu and Kashmir administration are committed to the well-being of people affected by the recent natural calamities in the Union Territory.
The municipal corporation and the district administration are carrying out extensive debris clearance in Peerkho, Gujjar Nagar and Rajiv Nagar.
Numberous labourers and machinery have been deployed to remove muck and silt deposited in these localities during the heavy flooding of Tawi river on August 26.
Efforts are on to restore services and bring in normalcy in the lives of displaced residents, the official said, adding that most of the areas have already been cleared during the operation.
LG Reaffirms Commitment To Supporting Natural Calamity Affected
