Jammu, May 01: As many As 1,122 plots have been allotted to war widows and widows of defence personnel and ex-servicemen in Jammu. "These plots are being allotted in Rajinder Vihar and Kargil Vihar colonies in Jammu," the president of J-K Ex-Services League, Mj. Gen (Retd.) G S Jamwal said As many as 6,000 applicants have registered their names for the allotment of plots in these colonies, but only 1,122 plots are earmarked in these colonies and they will be given through draw of lots in phased manner, he said. Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma assured all possible help from the government to make these colonies modern. Appreciating the efforts of the league for establishing the housing colonies, Sharma said the nation cannot forget the sacrifices made by valiant soldiers while fighting the enemy.
Bureau Report