Nitin Gadkari announces infrastructure projects of over Rs 2,000 crore in J&K

JandK highway development: Union Minister for Ro Transport and Highways, Nitin Gkari, has announced a significant allocation of Rs 2093.92 crore for various infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and development in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a series of social media posts, Minister Gkari revealed details of sanctioned funds for critical projects across region. Among key initiatives is allocation of Rs 1404.94 crore for Widening and Strengning project of Rafiab – Kupwara – Chowkibal – Tangdhar – Chamkot section of National Highway-701.

This project, executed under Project Beacon in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, aims to transform 51 Km route into 2-lanes with Paved Shoulders. Highlighting strategic importance of this route, Minister Gkari emphasised its role in facilitating logistics and promoting tourism development in North Kashmir near International Border.

ditionally, an allocation of Rs 126.58 crore has been approved for development, operation, and maintenance of a Ropeway from SDA Parking (Near Zabarwan Park) to Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar district. Spanning 1.05 km, this project, operating on Hybrid Annuity Mode, aims to provide convenient and eco-friendly transportation, offering a panoramic view of Srinagar city and Dal Lake while reducing travel time to temple.

Furrmore, an allocation of Rs 562.40 crore has been sanctioned for Upgration and Strengning project of Nashri- Chenani section of National Highway-244, spanning 39.10 Km in districts Udhampur and Ramban. This initiative, operating under EPC mode, is expected to enhance connectivity to prominent tourist spots like Patnitop, reby stimulating economic development in region.

Minister Gkari's announcement underscores government's commitment to infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to bolster connectivity, promote tourism, and foster economic growth in region.