Centre Spends ₹29,903 Crore on JK Highways, Constructs 1,003 km in Five Years

Centre Spends ₹29,903 Crore on JK Highways, Constructs 1,003 km in Five Years (Representative Image)

Dil Bar Irshad | February 14, 2025 | 11:55 AM IST | Breaking News, Jammu Kashmir | Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu Kashmir news, Ladakh news | Follow on Google News

Centre Spends ₹29,903 Crore on JK Highways, Constructs 1,003 km in Five Years

The Central government has invested ₹29,903 crore in the development and maintenance of national highways in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years, constructing 1,003 km of roads, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament.

Gadkari emphasized that several major infrastructure projects, including four-lane highways and tunnels, are underway to modernize road connectivity in J&K and Ladakh. He highlighted that improved highways will reduce travel time, provide year-round accessibility, and enhance security in the region.

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“The central government is committed to accelerating highway construction in J&K and Ladakh, focusing on safer, more efficient travel while supporting economic growth and regional development,” Gadkari stated.

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Additionally, Ladakh has received ₹1,608 crore for road development, resulting in the construction of 143 km of highways.

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The government’s continued investment in the region’s road network aims to strengthen connectivity, boost trade, and improve access to remote areas.

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