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