BUDGAM, Oct. 23 -- Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday inaugurated development projects worth around Rs.9 crore at Dreygam and Palpora in Budgam district.

The projects include a bridge over Shali Ganga Nallah at Dreygam and a road project at Palpora, aimed at improving connectivity and transportation facilities in the area.

The bridge is expected to provide connectivity to dozens of villages and ease travel for students, patients, farmers, traders and daily commuters. The Palpora road project is aimed at improving access and providing safer and smoother transportation for residents.

Speaking at the inauguration, Rather stressed the importance of developing basic infrastructure in rural areas, say...