JAMMU, May 29: The Jal Shakti (PHE)) Contractors Welfare Association Jammu, under the leadership of Chairman RP Mengi , has made an earnest appeal to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to release all outstanding payments since last 9 months.
The Committee emphasized the urgency of this demand in light of t severe financial crisis being faced by contractors across the Jammu And Kashmir.
In a statement issued to the press, The Association stated that despite contractors having completed substantial work under the Jal Jeevan Mission—a flagship scheme of the Government of India aimed at ensuring clean drinking water to every household—no payments have been made since last year August 2024.
Contractors were initially assured timely disbursement of funds under this high-priority national mission. However, due to prolonged non-release of payments, many contractors are now facing financial distress.
Association leadership jointly urged the administration to resolve this issue in a time-bound manner, ensuring that the contractor community is given the respect and support it deserves for its contributions to public development projects.
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