Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch 330 new road projects costing Rs 3,550 crore in Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch on Tuesday 330 new road projects covering 1,600 kilometres at a cost of Rs 3,550 crore under the Batch-II of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

The Batch-II under the PMGSY-IV will accelerate development in Jammu and Kashmir through the construction of 330 new roads covering 1,600 kilometres at a project cost of Rs 3,550 crore, benefiting 363 habitations across the region, an official spokesman here said.

"Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a significant milestone in its development journey tomorrow, as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development will launch Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, Batch-II at a special programme at SKICC, Srinagar," the spokesman said.


Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary are also scheduled to attend the event.

He said that since 2000, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed the construction of 3,328 roads under PMGSY, creating a road network of 19,851 kilometres along with 257 bridges.

Chouhan said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative reflects the government's commitment to moving beyond announcements and delivering tangible development on the ground.

He emphasised that the focus is on ensuring that roads, services and other facilities reach even the remotest villages.

The minister also underlined that infrastructure development is being viewed as a key driver to further integrate Jammu and Kashmir into the national development mainstream.