Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs inaugurates Rs.2.82 crore Water Supply Schem, Halpal

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 13: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri John Barla, who is on a two-day tour to Kupwara district under the Union Government’s public outreach programme, inaugurated Water Supply Scheme at Halpal in Kupwara town today. Completed at a cost of Rs.2.82 crore, the scheme will provide potable drinking water to a population of 5000.

On the occasion, the Minister met the Youth Club of the local area and visited Sub-district Hospital, Kupwara. Shri Barla also reviewed COVID19 mitigation efforts made by the district administration. He was informed that Government has provided 3000 lpm capacity oxygen plant which has benefited the district to a large extent.

Regarding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the Union minister was informed that the recovery rate in the district is 98.60 percent till now, while as vaccination rate of above 45 age is 100 percent and from 18 to 44 year age is 56 percent.

While interacting with the doctors, Mr. John commended the efforts of hospital administration for their good work in challenging times of the pandemic. The Minister asked the Hospital administration to formally project demands for up-gradation of Hospital status.

Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Imam Din also spoke on the occasion and projected the demands for the development of Sub District Hospital Kupwara.

Besides Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Imam Din, other concerned officers were present at the occasion.