In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Administration Srinagar today distributed ration kits among the boat owners in an effort to extend a helping hand to the Shikara walas in Dal Lake at Srinagar.<br />'' <br />''The initiative was taken by DDMA Srinagar, as a part of relief measures undertaken to offer assistance to the underprivileged and needy groups whose livelihood has got affected due to the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. As many as 300 ration kits were distributed among the Shikara walas at various Ghats in the Dal Lake.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, Shikara owners association have thanked LG Administration for extending relief amount in favour of Shikara walas during the pandemic through the Tourism Department. They also expressed gratitude to District administration Srinagar for providing ration relief to the Shikara walas.</span><br />