Srinagar, Sep 11, KNT: The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir for construction of houses damaged during Operation Sindoor, recent floods and militant violence across the Union Territory.
The initiative, taken under the vision of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, aims to provide not only shelter but also long-term social and digital security to affected families. The MoU signing ceremony was held at Raj Bhawan where the Lieutenant Governor lauded HRDS India for the noble endeavour.
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As part of the agreement, HRDS India will construct 1,500 three-bedroom “smart houses” equipped with modern features for comfort, safety and digital connectivity. “Construction of houses is more than just putting up a structure. It is about building dreams, a fresh start and a new chapter in the lives of affected families. Human losses are so profound and devastating that they cannot be measured, but this initiative will definitely ease their suffering,” Lieutenant Governor Sinha remarked.
Under the initiative, HRDS India and the Divisional Commissioners will also identify families of militant victims whose houses were destroyed. Each beneficiary household will receive a 15-year life insurance coverage for all family members, along with free monthly health check-ups.
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To ensure digital inclusion, HRDS India, in collaboration with BSNL, will provide free internet access to every beneficiary household. Trained volunteers will visit these homes monthly to spread awareness about government schemes and conduct sessions on health, education, hygiene and preventive care.
In addition, HRDS India has committed to repainting each house every five years at no cost to the beneficiaries.
Those present at the MoU signing included Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Aji Krishnan, Founder-Secretary HRDS India; Saritha P Menon, Administrator; Swaraj Kumar G., Director Corporate Sponsorship and Sanjeev Bhatnagar, Chairman Global Initiatives of HRDS India. [KNT]
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HRDS India signed MoU with Divisional Commissioners of Jammu & Kashmir at Raj Bhawan.
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Initiative launched under LG Manoj Sinha’s vision for affected families.
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1,500 free 3-bedroom “smart houses” to be built across J&K.
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Beneficiaries include families hit by Operation Sindoor, floods, and militant violence.
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Each household to get:
• 15-year life insurance for all family members
• Free monthly health check-ups
• Free BSNL internet connectivity -
HRDS volunteers to visit homes monthly with awareness sessions on health, education and schemes.
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Houses to be repainted every 5 years at no cost.
