The Uttarakhand government has released ₹345.62 lakh for the first phase of 2 flood protection schemes in Khatima. The funding is intended to strengthen protection for border-area settlements and 7 villages vulnerable to flooding from rivers and drains.

The money has been issued through the Irrigation Department. The release follows directions from Chief Minister Dhami, and the budget is expected to accelerate work under both schemes.

Protection along the Jagbudha river

one approved project focuses on settlements beside the Jagbudha river along the India-Nepal border. It covers Sisaiya, Melaghat and the SSB camp office.

The project has a total sanctioned cost of ₹462.62 lakh. The government has released ₹185.05 lakh as its first instalment for this work.

The project is intended to improve protection in an area where villages and the security camp are located beside the river. The source material does not specify the individual construction activities planned under the scheme.

7 Khatima villages included

A separate scheme will address flood risks affecting homes in 7 villages of the Khatima development block. The plan covers flooding caused by both rivers and drains.

This project has been approved at a total cost of ₹401.42 lakh. Its first instalment amounts to ₹160.57 lakh.

Together, the 2 schemes have a combined approved cost of ₹864.04 lakh. The first release of ₹345.62 lakh represents the initial funding made available for the projects.

Expected impact during the monsoon

The schemes are aimed at areas affected by flooding and settlements located near the border. Government plans described in the material indicate that the work is expected to improve protection and reduce damage when water levels rise in rivers and drains during the rainy season.

The release of the first instalment marks the funding stage of the projects. Further progress will depend on the implementation of the approved flood protection works by the Irrigation Department.

Conclusion

Khatima’s 2 approved flood protection schemes have received their first instalment of ₹345.62 lakh, covering the Jagbudha river area and 7 villages in the development block. The projects are expected to strengthen protection against monsoon flooding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much money has been released for Khatima’s flood protection projects?

The government has released ₹345.62 lakh as the first instalment for the 2 schemes.

Q. Which river is covered by one of the projects?

one project focuses on the Jagbudha river along the India-Nepal border.

Q. Which places are included in the Jagbudha river scheme?

The scheme covers Sisaiya, Melaghat and the SSB camp office.

Q. How many villages are covered by the second scheme?

The second scheme covers 7 villages in the Khatima development block.

Q. What is the combined cost of both schemes?

The 2 projects have a total approved cost of ₹864.04 lakh.

Q. Which department is handling the schemes?

The projects have been funded through the Irrigation Department.