Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Oct 28:
In a historic development, the long-awaited blacktopping of the vital road link from Gharana to Bakarpur towards the Zero Line Defence Road commenced today. The project, which is being undertaken for the first time since India’s independence, marks a significant step towards improving connectivity in the region. The inauguration was jointly carried out by MLA Suchetgarh Prof. Gharu Ram and Taranjit Singh Tony, DDC Suchetgarh and senior Congress leader in presence of Sarpanch Gharana, Gurdayal Singh Soni and others.
The road work is part of a larger project worth Rs 4.5 crore, funded under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The improved road will not only facilitate better movement but will also aid in the transportation of essential agricultural equipment like tractors, combines, and other machinery, boosting the region’s agrarian economy.
Speaking at the inauguration, MLA Prof Gharu Ram said that the commencement of this road project marks a positive beginning in enhancing the region’s infrastructure, providing much-needed relief to the farming community, and ensuring smoother connectivity to the Zero Line Defence Road.
Taranjit Singh Tony, in his address, emphasized the importance of the project, stating that the road will ease travel for locals and enhance agricultural activities. “The road work had been delayed due to the Model Code of Conduct, but we are committed to ensuring that maximum road connectivity projects are completed,” he said.
The senior Congress leader mentioned that several road projects are already in the pipeline, and the aim is to provide seamless connectivity across the constituency. “After the formation of the new government, we have high hopes for the welfare schemes targeted at farmers. The newly elected NC-Congress government will prioritize these issues, ensuring that rural areas receive the necessary infrastructure,” he assured.
Tony pointed out the dire need for a robust irrigation system. “Farmers in this region have been at the receiving end due to the poor state of the irrigation canals. The re-development of these canals is an urgent need, as the current conditions are inadequate and hinder the water flow necessary for agriculture. We urge the government to address this issue promptly,” he stated.
