New bridges in J-K strategically important for country: Jitendra

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh briefing about the ISRO's Lunar Mission on Sunday.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh briefing about the ISRO's Lunar Mission on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: The inauguration of 10 bridges in Jammu and Kashmir by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday is strategically important for the country and will boost border area connectivity, Union minister Jitendra Singh said.

He said these bridges are in border districts of Jammu and Kashmir regions that share border with Pakistan.

The Minister said these bridges will connect far-flung hilly areas in the union territory. (AGENCIES)