Boosting infrastructure development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Infrastructure development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has launched 23 road and bridge projects in Kathua, Doda, Udhampur and Reasi districts of the region.
WordForPeace.com Correspondent
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iving boost to infrastructure development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has launched 23 road and bridge projects in Kathua, Doda, Udhampur and Reasi districts of the region.
“Projects costing about Rs 73 Crore and having length of 111 kilometers will benefit more than 35,000 people in the region,” Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh said.
While e-inaugurating these projects, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that despite serious challenges posed by the Covid19 pandemic in the last few months, barring few, all the projects were completed within stipulated time frame. He emphasized that despite challenges posed by pandemic, the country had not compromised with the pace of development and particularly the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
He was informed that 1150-km of roads built in this fiscal till date in comparison to 800 km last year. Out of Rs 4175 crore of PMGSY funds, about Rs 3884 crore were given to the above three areas, he added.
Giving an insight into the various development projects constructed in district Reasi, Jitendra Singh said that the highest railway bridge in the world was being constructed in Reasi district that was 35 meters taller than the Eiffel tower in Paris, France.
Jitendra Singh asked officials to adhere to the timeline and also fast track the land acquisition and forest clearance on priority basis so that developmental works continue unhindered.
