JAMMU, JUNE 16: Minister for
PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Sham Lal Chaudhary today said that better
road connectivity is imperative for ensuring equitable development of the
state.
He said this
after initiating the black topping work on Khepar to Jasore road here.
The Minister
reiterated that the government has initiated several projects to improve road
connectivity with special focus on border areas for holistic development of the
state.
He informed that
the blacktopping of 3 km long road from Khepar to Jasore via Kalali Tibba would
be constructed by PWD (R&B) department at an estimated cost of Rs 52 lakh.
He asserted that
durable roads and enhanced infrastructure tops the development agenda of the
present dispensation and focus is being laid on upgrading and improving the
road network in rural and remote areas.
The Minister
further said the government has laid full focus on development of
infrastructure and providing better civic amenities to the people of the state.
He said that
government is laying emphasis on improving road network by linking internal
roads with National Highways to give fillip to development activities in the
state. The government is ensuring liberal funding under several state and
centrally sponsored schemes to ensure overall development of the State, he
added.
The Minister stressed on regular quality checks at both pre and post
construction stages to ensure adherence to quality standards. Senior
functionaries of the concerned departments besides prominent citizens of the
area were present on the occasion.
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