The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, laid the foundation stones of 25 national highway projects with a total length of 257 kilometres with an investment of 11,721 crore rupees in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir today. On the occasion, Gadkari said that he has seen how the people of this hilly area have suffered on account of the worst condition of the roads. He said that if Jammu and Kashmir is to progress and prosper, then we have to ensure that basic facilities are provided.
He further said that the Modi Government has prepared a roadmap for the development of J&K.He said that in the next two years we are starting road highway projects worth Rs. One lakh crore. Upon completion these projects will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir valley.
On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh, and Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma were present on the occasion.
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha extended his gratitude to the Central Government and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for sanctioning several road and highway projects for Jammu and Kashmir Union territory. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of 25 National Highway Projects by Nitin Gadkari in Doda today, the Lt. Governor said that these projects will help in the development of the Union Territory and, at the same time, will provide employment opportunities to thousands of unemployed youth of the region.
The Chenab Times News Desk