Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Nov 2: Asserting that better road connectivity is pivotal for bringing speedy socio – economic transformation in the State, Minister for Transport, Abdul Ghani Kohli today termed R&B as a core sector for State’s overall development .
The Minister said this while reviewing the progress achieved under the district plan.
While reviewing the progress achieved by R&B Department, Mr Kohli said that priority should be on extending road connectivity to inaccessible and remote areas like Panjah, Kharab, Barmandal, Soom as the roads in these areas are in dilapidated conditions and need immediate attention. Meanwhile, he directed the Executive Engineer PMGSY to expedite the work on Khwas bridge as the people are suffering due to lack of connectivity .
Mr Kohli said that the Government is very keen to explore and promote new tourist destinations in State as these new tourist spots will not only boost the economic conditions of the locals of the area but will also provide job to the unemployed youth.
He directed the Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Rajouri to explore the tourism potential of “Dhanti-Qila ‘so as to bring Kalakote area on the tourist map .He also directed him to ensure adequate facilities at Tattapani.
Regarding health sector, CMO Rajouri was asked to ensure upgradation of CHC Teryath.
Expressing dismay over less supply of ration in Kalakote , Minister directed Assistant Director CA&PD to streamline the same on priority basis.
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