SRINAGAR, MARCH 14: Under the Mission Vatsalya Programme the Jammu and Kashmir Government provided Rs 4000 per month to 5,000 vulnerable children living with extended families or biological relatives.
It states that the financial assistance was provided to these children to support their education, nutrition, and health needs.
As part of the initiative, the 20 Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and 20 Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) in J&K have been upgraded to child-friendly spaces, keeping in mind child psychology principles, it reads.
The document further revealed that during the fiscal year 2024-25, the J&K government reached out to 7,90,235 children through various welfare initiatives aimed at child protection and well-being.
Meanwhile, the government has conducted safety audits of 778 roads across Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years, leading to remarkable infrastructure upgrades and the identification of critical issues.
Over 4.26 lakh meters of crash barriers, 31,300 meters of parapets, and 3.11 lakh meters of protection walls have been installed to prevent accidents. Additionally, 15,566 road signs have been put in place, while 545 black spots have been successfully rectified to enhance commuter safety.
The data shows that the government carried out a safety audit of 382 bridges, constructed over 20 years ago, which revealed alarming conditions. It says that the audit found 11 bridges to be unsafe, 250 requiring major repairs, and 121 needing minor repairs.
“The unsafe bridges have been closed for traffic, and their reconstruction is currently underway, while repair work on the other bridges has also been initiated,” adds the data—(KNO)