JAMMU: The Rs. 140 cr Tawi beatification plan, of which lake on the river a part, is expected to be completed next year. Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today visited the sites of the plan and reviewed the progress achieved so far.
The Minister was told that many of the concrete works have been done and the gates are to be installed which are in various stages of completion.
On its completion, the plan would reclaim around 250 kanals of land which could be used for various means of entertainment. Besides some more patches of land would be reclaimed on the left and right sides of the river and would be converted into parks to give the city an aesthetic look.
The lake once completed is expected to recharge the ground water resources of the city and provide a constant water level in Tawi making it an attraction for tourists and Nature lovers.
Commissioner-Secretary, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. B. D. Sharma, Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. Ashwani Sharma, Chief Engineer, PHE, Jammu, Mr. B. R. Dogra, Chief Engineer, RTIC, Mr. Badyal, Consultant, PHE, Mr. V. K. Abrol and other senior officers accompanied the Minister during the visit. (KMW NEWS)
