Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, May 22: BJP MLA from Jasrota constituency, Rajiv Jasrotia today gave a fresh push to rural infrastructure development by launching PMGSY road permanent restoration works and inaugurated two key road projects in Hatli Zone of the constituency. The total cost of the developmental package announced and initiated under PMGSY stands at Rs 67 lakh, aimed at improving road connectivity, easing transportation issues and strengthening basic infrastructure in rural areas.
The MLA formally inaugurated two important road restoration projects including Halti to Badoli road, sanctioned at Rs 8 lakh, and Tridwan road, sanctioned at Rs 12 lakh. These works are part of the ongoing efforts to restore damaged rural road stretches and ensure safe and smooth movement of people and vehicles.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Jasrotia said that road connectivity is the backbone of rural development and the Government is committed to ensuring that even the remotest villages receive durable and all-weather road facilities. He said that timely restoration of roads will directly benefit farmers, students and daily commuters who depend heavily on rural link roads.
In addition to the inauguration, the MLA directed the concerned PMGSY and PWD authorities to immediately start work on several additional development projects in Hatli Zone. These include Rasoo to Dukhat road project worth Rs 20 lakh, Sowla road project worth Rs 12 lakh, Link Road Talad project worth Rs 8 lakh, and infrastructure development and repair works at Middle School Hatli worth Rs 7 lakh.
He instructed officials to ensure that all works are executed in a time-bound and transparent manner without compromising on quality standards. He emphasized that field monitoring and regular inspections must be carried out so that public money is used effectively and development benefits reach the grassroots level.
Rajiv Jasrotia further stated that strengthening both road infrastructure and educational facilities remains a top priority. He said that improvement in school infrastructure at Hatli will help create a better learning environment for students in rural areas and contribute to long-term social development.
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