Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Apr 29: Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan today said that historical Mughal road opened a new vista of tourism promotion in twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri, adding that in near future these districts would become hub of tourism activities.
Addressing a public meeting today at Lah, Thannamandi, the Minister said that a whooping amount of over Rs 20 crore is being incurred on creation of various infrastructure facilities at potential tourism spots along the Mughal road in these districts with special focus on promotion of eco-tourism in the area.
The Minister said that Lah Wali Bowli would be developed as a tourist resort and in this regard a project report of Rs 85 lakh has been prepared for approval of funds under State plan this year. He said in this regard 42 kanals of land is being acquired and for the purpose Rs 28 lakh has already been released by the Government.
The Health Minister said that flagship programmes like NRHM, MGNREGA, RGGVY, PMGSY, SSA and RAMSA have helped upgradation of infrastructure facilities besides employment generation in the State especially in rural and hilly areas. He said Rs 5 crore would be utilized in execution of various works in Thannamandi block under MGNREGA during current financial year, which he said also provide employment to the people of the area.
He said the construction work of Primary Health Center building, Lah is being completed at a cost of Rs 1.84 crore this year adding that all possible diagnostic facilities with adequate staff would be ensured in the health institutions. He said that construction of second stage of Green to Lal road would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.17 crore and added that concerned executing agency has been directed to take up the work at the earliest for its time bound completion.
The Minister called upon the Panchs and Sarpanchs to deliver better role in the process of development in rural areas. He said Government has empowered them to check the execution of different developmental projects for ensuring durable results for the benefit of common masses. He asked them to ensure equal development of all the villages and there should be no injustice to any village or hamlet in this regard.
The Minister during his extensive tour to his constituency also inspected the pace of progress of several ongoing projects.
The Minister directed the concerned executing agencies for time bound completion of the projects and instructed Sectoral Officers for monitoring the execution of each project in the area to ensure quality management and judicious use of funds
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