Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Unveil 330 Road Projects Worth ₹3,550 Crore in Jammu & Kashmir
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch 330 new road projects costing Rs 3,550 crore in Jammu & Kashmir
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch 330 new road projects in Jammu and Kashmir, covering 1,600 kilometers at a cost of ₹3,550 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). This initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and connectivity for 363 habitations in the region.
- 01Launch of 330 new road projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
- 02Total investment of ₹3,550 crore for infrastructure development.
- 03Projects will cover 1,600 kilometers and benefit 363 habitations.
- 04Event to be attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary.
- 05Focus on integrating Jammu and Kashmir into the national development framework.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to launch 330 new road projects in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with an investment of ₹3,550 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Batch-II. These projects will span 1,600 kilometers and aim to improve connectivity for 363 habitations across the region. The event, scheduled to take place at SKICC in Srinagar, will also feature Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary. Since the inception of the PMGSY in 2000, Jammu and Kashmir has seen the construction of 3,328 roads, creating a total road network of 19,851 kilometers along with 257 bridges. Chouhan emphasized that this initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to delivering tangible development and ensuring that infrastructure reaches even the most remote areas.
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The new road projects will significantly improve access to remote areas, facilitating better transportation and economic opportunities for local communities.
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