India, Oct. 20 -- For the first time since Independence in 1947, the remote Seerpora village in south Kashmir's Kulgam district has got road connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojaza (PMGSY), bringing immense joy and relief to the residents.
Locals celebrated the historic moment in a traditional way-beating drums and dancing to folk tunes to express their happiness. Residents called the new road a "true blessing" after decades of isolation and neglect.
A local resident, Ghulam Mohammad Hajam, said, "Since 1947, this road had never been constructed. Our mothers and sisters used to face a lot of difficulties due to the lack of road connectivity. We hope that in the future, the authorities will continue to listen to the concern...