Jitendra Singh throws open development works worth Rs 73 Cr in J&K

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated 23 road and bridge projects worth around Rs 73 crore in Kathua, Udhampur, Doda and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, according to an official statement.

The projects involve a road length of 111 kilometers that will benefit more than 35,000 people in the region, it said.

“The 23 projects include 15 roads built under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for all weather connectivity and eight bridges for better connectivity to people,” the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry said. (AGENCIES)