Railway Links
Central government is very keen to connect Jammu and Kashmir completely with the rest of the country by railway links. In this direction recently the railway minister was in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the outreach program of the central government and inspected various railway projects.
Inspecting the Railway yard at Sangaldan, the Minister said that Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is the most ambitious railway project in India post-Independence and added that executing agencies are working in full vigour to ensure its timely completion.
He said that although the alignment of USBRL is tough because of hilly terrain, the executing agencies are fully equipped with the latest technology and dedicated workforce to meet all the challenges in construction of this ambitious project. He also appreciated the Railway engineers for doing commendable job in construction of this rail line.
Highlighting the importance of the railway project, he said that Kashmir valley will be provided all weather connectivity with the rest of the country, saying that people of the area will be benefited with the completion of this project. It will go a long way in boosting tourism and commercial activities in the areas which will help in ameliorating the economic profile of locals.
Later, the Minister e-inaugurated various projects of public importance completed with an expenditure of Rs. 3.75 crore. The projects which the Minister e-inaugurated include PHC Ukhral, NTPHC Maitra and 40-metre span footbridge in Lower Janori, Deeda.
