Satish Sharma calls on Union Minister; discusses issues regarding road, transport infra in J&K
NEW DELHI, JANUARY 07 (PTK) Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, I&T, S&T, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and discussed the development scenario in J&K related to road infrastructure and transportation.
Satish Sharma expressed gratitude for all the support being extended by the Union government towards development of the region. He apprised the Union Minister of status of the road network in J&K. He stated that J&K being a mountainous region requires good road connectivity to develop the far-flung areas.
The Minister also submitted a memorandum mentioning the construction and repair of several roads, highways and bridges throughout J&K. He urged for a dedicated corridor for Jammu Airport to Padamshri Padma Sachdev College for Women, Grade elevator for K C Theatre BC Road to Mandal, one elevated corridor from Jewel Chowk Jammu to Canal Road crossing to be connected with Akhnoor flyover.
National Ropeway Development Program, strengthening border area roads for strategic and civilian purposes under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, establishment of a Center of Excellence in Road and Transport Engineering in J&K for research and training, allocation of funds for procurement and strengthening of government owned public transport fleet in J&K, establishment of an Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Kashmir province in the upcoming financial year on the similar pattern of IDTR in Jammu, establishment of Government-Funded Automatic Vehicle Fitness and Inspection Centres in different locations in J&K.
The Union Minister, while responding to the issues raised by the UT Minister, assured that all these matters of vital public importance would be considered for redressal within the shortest possible time.
Nitin Gadkari said that the vision of Viksit Bharat can’t be achieved without the progress of J&K as it has exceptional place in national progress policy. He said that centre government is committed for establishment of a robust roads and highways infrastructure in the region. He assured to consider the projects highlighted by the UT Minister, Satish Sharma.(PTK)
