Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of Devika River Project of Udhampur in J&K and called for speedy execution of this model project.
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Udhampur in J&K is also well known city for the Devika river. As it appears and disappears at many places, Devika is also known as Gupt Ganga.
The Devika river also holds great religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of river Ganga.
Jitendra Singh had also inaugurated the important Devika Bridge in Udhampur in June 2020. Apart from taking care of traffic congestion, the Devika Bridge was also meant to help smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles.
Under the project, bathing “ghats” (places) on the banks of the Devika River will be developed, encroachments will be removed, natural water bodies will be restored and catchment areas will be developed along with cremation ground.