Poonch, Budha Amarnath Ji road
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Jan 28: Reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the Narendra Modi–led Government to swiftly address public concerns and deliver results on the ground, BJP Jammu & Kashmir president and Rajya Sabha (RS) Member, Sat Sharma, CA, has stated that every genuine issue raised in Parliament is not only heard with seriousness but is also followed by time-bound, accountable action.
In a statement issued here, today he said that the prompt written response by the Union Government once again proves that under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s leadership, governance is rooted in sensitivity, speed, and decisive follow-up, especially on matters directly impacting the lives of common citizens.
Sat Sharma said he had raised a special mention in the Rajya Sabha on December 5, 2025, highlighting the dilapidated condition of the Poonch–Budha Amarnath road, a crucial lifeline for the people of the region and a key route for pilgrims. Responding swiftly, the Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, issued a detailed written reply outlining the present status and future roadmap for the road’s development.
As per the reply, the Poonch to Chandak stretch (approximately 7 km) forms part of NH-144A and is currently being upgraded to a two-lane road with paved shoulders under Package-VIII of the Akhnoor–Poonch Road Project through BRO. The Project has already achieved 64% physical progress and is targeted for completion by September 30, 2026. The Minister has further assured that during the execution phase, the existing road is being properly maintained to ensure smooth and uninterrupted traffic movement, providing much-needed relief to daily commuters and travellers.
The reply also clarifies that the Chandak to Budha Amarnath stretch (around 13 km) is a State Road, falling under the jurisdiction of PWD (R&B), UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has formally forwarded the matter to the UT Government, advising it to either take up development through its own resources or include the project under CRIF priority works, subject to availability and easing of liabilities.
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