Excelsior Correspondent
R S PURA, Apr 19: Dr Narinder Singh, MLA RS Pura-Jammu South and BJP National Secretary today visited the heritage Railway Station site at RS Pura.
The station was a crucial part of the Jammu-Sialkot railway line, which served as a vital trade route and connection between the two regions.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Singh said, “Jammu has rich historical and cultural significance and developing its heritage sites can boost tourism, preserve culture and support the local economy. This is no different for the historical site of RS Pura Railway Station. The historical railway station will be renovated with the estimated cost of Rupees 1.5 crore for which the tender has already been floated for maintenance of the building.”
“This heritage work will boost tourism at RS Pura, Suchetgarh and Gharana wetlands,” he said.
During his visit, the MLA also dedicated the just concluded development works related to the lanes and drains to the local residents in the RS Pura area.
While sharing the information about the development works, Dr Narinder Singh said that development work of ‘lane and drain’ costing Rupees 8 lakh in Malikpur panchayat is completed, with the completion of another work of ‘lane and drain’ costing Rupees 10 lakh in RS Pura.
He said that as the dedicated public representative, he believes in serving the people and to go an extra mile in sorting out the issues faced by the masses.
BJP senior leader Brijeshwar Singh Rana, Mandal President Naveen, Mandal General Secretary Krishan Lal, Councilors Lucky Chabra & Lucky, Om Parkash Chachu and other prominent leaders also accompanied Dr Narinder Singh during his visit.
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