Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Nov 14: Terming road connectivity as pivotal for development, Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda inaugurated 17 Km long macadamization works at Nav Devian area of Reasi district under scheme National Highway 144.
The blacktopping of road work would be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 12.40 Crore by Public Works Department (PWD).
Speaking on the occasion, Nanda asserted that better road connectivity is pivotal for bringing speedy socio-economic transformation in the State besides boosting activities of other sectors and State’s overall development.
Nanda said that improvement of road infrastructure in general and connecting tourist destinations in particular is first priority of the present Government for which concerted efforts are being made. He said that apart from benefitting local people, better road network would also increase tourist footfall at the holy places and promote rural economy. He informed that over 17 km road length is being macadamized in Reasi division by the PWD, while the Department is working hard to achieve the fixed targets under the component.
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