Sir,
This has reference to the news item ‘ Take up Jammu-Poonch railway line work’ DE July 5.
The people of the twin towns of Rajouri have been demanding early execution of work on Jammu-Poonch railway line- a project which has been already passed– but no one listens to their pleas. Now, when the matter has been taken up with the Railway Minister by a former Parliament and senior vice-president of PCC, the project may draw the attention of the Railway authorities.
It may be mentioned here that the Railway link will play an important role in the economic development of these two towns which are presently seeped in poverty and backwardness. Besides, the two towns are strategically important, and it is imperative that these remain well connected with the rest of country.
Since the two districts are dotted with numerous tourist spots, there is every possibility that the tourism sector would receive the much needed thrust with the commissioning of the project. The region would emerge as a tourist’s dream destination.
The region is also home to numerous sacred shrines belonging to almost all religious denominations— Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. Therefore, the region has the prospects of emerging as centre for pilgrimage tourism. Keeping these facts in view, there should be no further delay in execution of work on this projects.
Yours etc….
Nissar Ahmad Khan
Rajouri
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