Rs 1.35 lakh crore road projects transform J&K connectivity since 2014: Union Minister
Jammu, June 16, June 17 -- Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Tuesday said road and transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a major boost since 2014, with projects worth nearly Rs 1.35 lakh crore taken up to strengthen connectivity across the Union Territory. He said the massive investment marks a significant departure from the pre-2014 period, when highway development in J&K was constrained by difficult terrain, frequent landslides and inadequate all-weather connectivity.Tamta conducted an extensive inspection of key national highway projects, travelling the entire Srinagar-Jammu section of NH44 on Monday.Highlighting the shift since 2014, Tamta said J&K has undergone an "unprecedent...
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