Centre committed to strengthen rural economy: MoS in PMO Jitendra Singh

JAMMU: The union government is committed to strengthening rural economy through a series of centrally- sponsored schemes and flagship programmes, Minister for State in the PMO Jitendra Singh today said while launching 'Gram Uday se Bharat Uday' campaign in Udhampur.

The campaign was launched on the occasion of 125 birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar.

He said 58 works worth Rs 1. 88 crore were sanctioned for district Udhampur under MPLADS and process has been set into motion for establishment of a radio station in the district.

Singh said six new community halls have been provided in Ghordi, Krimchi-Mansar, Dhemma, Chenani, Battal-Ballian and Mand.

He appreciated the deputy commissioner Udhampur and ' Project Rahat' team for construction of a record 114 bridges, providing the much required vital infrastructure and employment to thousands of local youth.

He also announced that in addition to Rs 40 Lakh provided to district development commissioner for gap funding of bridges under Project Rahat more funds will be provided under MPLADS.