Marking a major push toward strengthening rural infrastructure and ensuring safe drinking water, the Krawah Water Supply Scheme under the UT CAPEX in Banihal area of Ramban is now in its final stages. With a storage capacity of 30,000 gallons and an estimated cost of ₹270.27 lakh, the project is set to benefit over 230 households, many of whom have faced acute drinking water shortages for decades. Engineers of the Jal Shakti Department say the long-awaited upgrade will be a game changer for residents living in far-flung villages. In a crucial development for residents of Banihal, the Krawah Water Supply Scheme, executed under the UT CAPEX Budget, is nearing completion. The scheme—estimated at ₹270.27 lakh—comes as a major relief for more than 230 households, who have struggled for years due to the scarcity of drinking water. According to the Jal Shakti Department, three Ground Service Reservoirs have already been completed at Gujjarnar Basti, Chopanpora, and near Government Middle School, along with filtration galleries and collection tanks. Junior Engineer Abid Ahmed Wani informed that the gravity main and distribution network has reached about 90% completion. The entire project is expected to be commissioned by 31 December 2025, ensuring year-round clean drinking water. Officials added that the many WSS continues to be a landmark initiative, empowering rural communities—especially women—by ensuring reliable tap water connections. Local residents Mohd Shafi and Abrar Ahmed expressed their gratitude to the Central Government, Lieutenant Governor, and Chief Minister, calling the project a long-awaited blessing. They shared that the earlier water supply scheme, launched in 1982, had far exceeded its capacity. After 33 years, this upgradation is set to transform daily life, bringing dependable and safe water right to their doorsteps.