Srinagar- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday virtually dedicated 75 infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore to the nation.
Of these, 19 are in Jammu & Kashmir. In his address, Rajnath termed the projects as a testament to the Government’s unwavering resolve to keep strengthening the border infrastructure and ensuring socio-economic progress of these areas.
Rajnath inaugurated the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)-built bridge in Jammu & Kashmir border area of Gurez. A Defence Ministry statement said that Rajnath Singh inaugurated BRO’s Kanzalwan Bridge in Gurez Valley of Bandipora district.
“The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated BRO’s newly constructed Kanzalwan Bridge in the Gurez Valley of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district via video conferencing on Saturday,” read the statement.
The event was attended by senior officials, including the Commander of the 109 Infantry Brigade, the Commanding Officer of the Rana Battalion in Bagtore and representatives from the BRO.
The Gurez bridge is one of the 75 infrastructure projects of BRO, built at an outlay of Rs 2,236 crore, inaugurated by the Defence Minister on Saturday, from the Headquarters, Trishakti Corps in West Bengal’s Sukna.
The bridge, a critical infrastructure upgrade, is expected to ease the lives of Gurez’s residents by enhancing accessibility to this remote border area, earning appreciation from local villagers and the Indian Army alike.
Economic Lifeline For Far-Flung Areas: LG
The Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Manoj Sinha expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh; BRO, BEACON, SAMPARK and everyone associated with the construction of the important roads and bridges in the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir.
These infrastructures are strategically vital for both the Army and Civil Administration and will prove to be an economic lifeline for the people in far-flung areas, he said.
“In the last few years, the road infrastructure and connectivity in Jammu Kashmir, especially in areas of strategic importance have been transformed. This reflects the commitment of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi towards inclusive and equitable development across Jammu Kashmir and ensuring ‘last mile connectivity’,” the LG said.
The LG said the much-awaited road and bridge projects inaugurated today will have a positive impact on the border tourism, creation of new employment opportunities, bringing economic prosperity in the society and enhancing quality of life in forward areas. These projects will improve the operational capacity of the Indian Army and boost mobility and logistics support for the troops, he added.The LG also lauded the important contribution of Border Roads Organisation to the socio-economic transformation and national integration in the border areas.
The road and bridges of J&K inaugurated include Mohura Baaz road; Tutmarigali Kaiyan Bowl road; Gurai Bridge, Bandipora-Gurez road; Garjun Bridge Tutmarigali Base to Top; Niru Nar, Dawar-Niru-Baraub-Chakwali-Kaobal Gali road; Bishnah-Kaulpur-Khojpur road; Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah road; Galhar-Sansari road; Swan bridge, Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah road; Sanu bridge, Domel-Jindra-Kharta road; Naigarh bridge, Dul-Galhar road; Channani bridge, Domel-Jindra-Kharta road; Natoo bridge, Galhar-Sansari road; Kogra Bridge, Domel-Jindra-Kharta road; Biyalu bridge, Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah road; Dersu bridge, Dhar -Udhampur road and Sewa-II bridge, Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah road.
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