Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Apr 25: Reaffirming his focus on inclusive and grassroots-level development, BJP MLA from Jasrota constituency, Rajiv Jasrotia, today inaugurated five major development projects in block Dinga Amb, collectively worth Rs 193 lakh.
The projects are aimed at significantly strengthening rural connectivity, improving accessibility, and addressing long-pending infrastructure gaps in the region, said Jasrotia while addressing the function.
The inaugurated works include a vented causeway at Kadetar, Katli, constructed at a cost of Rs 20 lakh, which is expected to provide safe and uninterrupted passage during Monsoon conditions and seasonal water flow. Another key project is the link road to SC Mohalla Balote, developed at Rs 23 lakh, which will provide much-needed connectivity to the area’s residential cluster, ensuring smoother movement for residents, school-going children, and emergency services said Jasrotia.
He said to further strengthen the road network, the Katli link road has been completed at a cost of Rs 50 lakh, improving intra-village connectivity and linking important local habitations. The Magloor to Jambal Dode link road, built at Rs 30 lakh, is expected to significantly reduce travel time and improve access to nearby markets and administrative centres. The largest of the inaugurated works, the Dabhi Babittee link road costing Rs 70 lakh, will serve as a crucial connectivity corridor for multiple villages, enabling better transportation of agricultural produce and daily essentials, he added.
Jasrotia said a notable highlight of these projects is that several of the roads have been constructed for the first time since 1947, marking a historic development milestone for the region. For decades, residents of these areas had been demanding proper road connectivity, and the completion of these projects is being seen as a long-awaited fulfillment of those aspirations.
The improved road infrastructure is expected to bring transformative changes to the socio-economic landscape of the region. Easier access to healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and nearby markets will not only enhance the quality of life but also strengthen local livelihoods by facilitating smoother movement of goods and services, Jasrotia added.
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