Excelsior Correspondent
BASHOLI, Nov 14: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh said that Government has initiated endeavours to expand the road network to every nook and corner of the State with special emphasis on rural and far off areas.
The Minister said this while addressing a gathering after inspecting the ongoing construction works on 25 Km long Ghatti-Suffain road, here today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister informed that Government has earmarked Rs 10.23 crore under PMGSY for construction of Ghatti-Suffain road, which on completion would benefit the population of Ghatti-Suffain and adjoining areas. He asked the executing agency to gear up their men and machinery for timely completion of the road.
Earlier, the Minister laid foundation stone for tehsil building at Mahanpur in Basholi, to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.78 crore by JKPCC.
Choudhary Lal Singh, addressing the people at Mahanpur, said that Government has released Rs 44.54 lakh for start of the construction work of this building which would comprise of court room, retiring room, Mohre Maal, meeting room, Patwari room, Judicial section, record room, income certificate section, State subject section and office room of Tehsildar.
The Minister directed JKPCC authorities to complete the project within one year.
Later, Choudhary Lal Singh visited Madani Dammbra, Mailini and Sabar and kick-started construction work on five roads.
Responding to demands of Madaani Dammdra locals, the Minister directed the RDD to immediately install a hand pump in the area so that people do not face any inconvenience.
Choudhary Lal also planted Chinar, Fruit and Ornamental saplings along the road of Madaani-Dammbara.
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