Shri Nitin Gadkari lays foundation of 25 National Highway projects of Rs 11721 Crores with total length of 257 km at Doda, Jammu
Better Road connectivity plays important role in the economic growth of any nation; 2 lakh crore package in the next two years for Jammu &Kashmir: Shri Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari laid foundation of 25 National Highways projects worth Rs 11721 Crores with total length of 257 km at the Sports Stadium, Doda, Jammu. Addressing the gathering at Doda Shri Gadkari said that Jammu and Kashmir has a huge tourism potential which will be strenghthened through numerous projects in the coming days for boosting employment and economic development .He said these projects for which the foundation have been laid today will help in the socio-economic development of the Jammu province in general and Chenab region in particular.
Shri Gadkari said that government has framed a separate road map for the development of this region and to accelerate the development number of bridges, roads, tunnels are being constructed on war footing .He assured that the investment will be trippled in coming years upto 2 lakh Crore especially for Jammu &Kashmir. While talking about the futuristic projects the Minister said that the DPR for various roads and tunnels shall be completed in the coming days .
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that this is a historic day for the Chenab region as majority of the 25 new projects which have been started are for the region.
Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said that after 2014 especially and after abrogation of Article 370 the execution of new roads, tunnels and other basic Infrastructure has gained huge push to ensure the overall development of Jammu &Kashmir under the dynamic leadership of Shri Narendra Modi. He said that all projects are being executed on fast-track basis and will be completed in time bound manner.
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