Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Responding to a query raised by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the Ministry has adopted a structured mechanism to identify projects under CRIF, in alignment with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. He explained that projects are sanctioned based on proposals submitted by States and Union Territories, which are then prioritised by the Ministry.

For Jammu and Kashmir, the data shows a clear upward trend in accruals and fund utilisation. In 2020-21, the Union Territory accrued Rs 94.51 crore, of which Rs 79.40 crore was released. The following year witnessed a major boost, with accruals of Rs 96.91 crore and releases amountin...