Khatana holds meeting with NHPC officials to assess Power Projects and Welfare Initiatives in J&K

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JAMMU: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Rajya Sabha, Gulam Ali Khatana, on Monday convened a meeting with senior officials from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to review the progress of power projects underway in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting also addressed vital welfare measures for the affected population in districts Kishtwar, Doda, and Reasi.
Chief Executive Officer Rattle Hydroelectric Power Corp. Ltd. Ashok Kumar Nauriyal, MD CVPPL, Jammu, Hassan Nadeem, Vasant Hurmade GM E&C, CVPPL, Shashi Paul Singh Sr. Manager RHPCL, Parveen Kumar Thapa, Asst. manager, RHPCL were present. During the meeting, MP Khatana underscored the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the affected communities, particularly in districts facing challenges. He stressed the need for building a Trauma Centre on the Kishtwar-Batote highway to enhance emergency medical services and establishment of a health facility in the Drabshalla area for improved healthcare access.
He emphasised on the implementation of modern technology in crash barriers to prevent major accidents in the Kishtwar area and loss of precious lives.
He said that NHPC should undertake Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives for enhancing facilities in schools, provision of potable drinking water and sanitation facilities.
Khatana said that Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar district roads have become death traps and during last parliamentary session, he had raised the issue of major initiatives to prevent the accidents and improve health facilities. Minister for Roads, Transport Nitin Gadkari has assured to use modern technology in crash barriers to prevent accidents. He also stressed for allocation of CSR resources for ambulances to support the Health department.
Khatana expressed his commitment to the holistic development of the region and urged NHPC officials to leverage modern technology for the safety of the local population. The leaders discussed the ongoing projects and assessed their impact on the communities, with a particular focus on the catchment area. Senior NHPC officials provided comprehensive updates on the progress of the power projects and assured MP Khatana of their dedication to utilizing CSR funds for the betterment of various facilities in the catchment area.