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Explore construction of high-rise residential towers, adopt vertical designs: J&K CM to Estates Department

Jammu, Dec 11 (UNI) To address the growing accommodation requirements for Darbar Move employees, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah instructed the concerned department to explore the construction of high-rise residential towers and adopt vertical designs that can maximise available land while expanding housing capacity.
Speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed residential blocks at Ahata Amar Singh and Sarwal, marking a significant step in strengthening housing infrastructure for Government employees associated with the Darbar Move, the Chief Minister stressed that such initiatives would help bridge the existing housing gap, offer employees a modern living environment, and promote fair and equitable allocation of quarters across employee categories.
The two new blocks comprise 56 compact two-room residential flats built as Ground 6 floor structures.
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