DEVIKA PROJECT

June 5, 2021

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of Devika River Project of Udhampur in J&K and called for speedy execution of this model project.

Devika river

  • 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.

  • In June 2020, Dr Jitendra Singh had also inaugurated the important Devika Bridge in Udhampur. Apart from taking care of traffic congestion, the Devika Bridge was also meant to help smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles. 

Source : PIB