Government Schemes and Policy · 17 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Government approves Used Water Management and Infrastructure Projects

Exam-focused facts from the 17 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Jammu and Kashmir government approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla (₹37.96 crore) and Rajouri (₹34.43 crore).
  • The Cabinet approved the augmentation of the Grid Sub Station at Zainakote from 450 MVA to 780 MVA at a cost of ₹67.66 crore.
  • The 132 KV Pampore-Rawalpora and Rawalpora-Bemina transmission lines will be upgraded at an estimated cost of ₹25.47 crore.
  • An 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management Project will be established at Achan in Srinagar at a cost of ₹361 crore.
  • The Cabinet approved the upgradation and completion of the Sub-District Hospital at Hazratbal under the Srinagar Master Plan, 2035.