Omar Abdullah Inaugurates, Lays Foundation for ₹25 Crore Development Projects in Beerwah

Beerwah, October 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure and development projects worth ₹25 crore in Beerwah, Budgam, focusing on road connectivity, power infrastructure, civic amenities and tourism.

The Chief Minister inaugurated an ₹8 crore bridge over Nallah Sukhnag, addressing a long-pending demand of local residents.

He also laid foundation stones for the beautification of Nallah Sukhnag, including walkways and lighting, and the beautification of Beerwah town, with an estimated cost of ₹6.33 crore.

To strengthen the power infrastructure, Abdullah laid the foundation stone for a Transformer Repairing Workshop costing ₹4.85 crore, which is expected to repair around 1,000 damaged distribution transformers annually and help reduce power outages, particularly during winter.

Another key project is a 10 MVA Receiving Station at Sail, Beerwah, costing ₹4.50 crore. The facility is expected to improve voltage levels, ease the load on existing receiving stations and reduce unscheduled power cuts in Sail and adjoining villages. Abdullah said the station was expected to become operational within four to five months.

He also laid the foundation stone for a Sub-Divisional Office building at Sonpah, approved at a cost of ₹82.29 lakh, to improve administrative functioning and public service delivery.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Beerwah MLA Dr Shafi Ahmed Wani and senior officers accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.