J&K LG lays foundation for 320 houses for flood- and landslide-hit families in Reasi
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone on 27 December 2025 for 320 prefabricated 'Smart Houses' for families whose homes were destroyed by flash floods and landslides in Reasi district, funded entirely by HRDS India at about ₹32 crore.
Summary
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone on 27 December 2025 for 320 houses for families in Reasi district whose homes were completely damaged by flash floods and landslides. The ₹32 crore project is funded entirely by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) at no cost to the government, and the prefabricated three-bedroom 'Smart Houses' with cowsheds are to be completed within six months. HRDS India will also give the families 15 years of free life insurance and annual health check-ups, and maintain the houses for five years.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 27 December 2025, Reasi district, J&K
- Houses
- 320 prefabricated three-bedroom 'Smart Houses' with cowsheds
- Cost / funder
- ~₹32 crore, entirely by HRDS India (no government money)
- Timeline
- Completion within six months of foundation work
- Extras
- 15 years free life insurance, annual health check-ups, 5 years maintenance
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which organisation is funding the 320 houses for flood- and landslide-affected families in Reasi, J&K, whose foundation was laid on 27 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — HRDS India
Daily Excelsior and The Tribune: the houses are funded entirely by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) without any burden on the government exchequer.
How many houses for flood- and landslide-affected families in Reasi district had their foundation stone laid by LG Manoj Sinha on 27 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 320
Daily Excelsior and The Tribune: the foundation stone was laid for 320 houses. The 1,869 figure refers to houses for which foundations were laid earlier across eight districts.
Consider the following statements about the Reasi housing project launched in December 2025: 1. The estimated cost of about ₹32 crore is borne entirely by HRDS India. 2. The houses are to be completed within six months of foundation work. 3. HRDS India will maintain the houses for 15 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Daily Excelsior and The Tribune: HRDS India funds the ₹32 crore project and the houses are due within six months. HRDS India will maintain the houses for five years; 15 years is the free life insurance cover, so statement 3 is wrong.