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Case Studies

sectors > Rural Infrastructure Development
Cause to Causeway
JAMMU & KASHMIR

THE INITIATIVE

  • Scientifically designed rural infrastructure

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Residents of 30 villages in Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir

THE CHALLENGE

  • Excessive water flooding from Sahar Khand I and II
  • Creating infrastructure that would address twin issues – floods and damaged roads

THE SOLUTION

  • A vented causeway in the Old Samba Kathua Road sector was constructed and Kathua-Parole Road was upgraded under RIDF
  • A better drainage system was set up
  • The height of the existing bridge was increased
  • The surface of the Kathua-Parole Road was improve

THE IMPACT

  • An alternative route to NH 1-A
  • Better connectivity to markets in urban centres
  • Easier connectivity to adjoining fertile lands for cattle rearing and farming
  • Reduction in school dropout rates
  • Improved access to health care facilities
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