KULGAM, Sep 10: Devsar MLA Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah today laid the foundation stone for a road construction and maintenance project aimed at improving connectivity in the constituency.
The foundation stone was laid for the 1.50-km road from L024 Chowgam Brinal Road at Km 7th Pirbal to Chonthward Chinadi. As per the details displayed at the site, the project has a sanctioned cost of ₹384.93 lakh, while the allotted cost is Rs 254.75 lakh.
The project is being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) through JKPRDA, Division Kulgam.
Speaking on the occasion, the MLA said strengthening road connectivity remains an important priority, particularly for people living in rural and far-flung areas. He said improved roads would facilitate smoother movement of residents and also contribute to better access to essential services and markets.
Later, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah inaugurated the macadamisation work on the Babapora-Baihama road, being executed by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, Devsar.
The macadamisation is expected to improve the riding quality of the road and provide safer and more convenient transportation for commuters and local residents.
The MLA also stressed the need for timely completion and proper execution of the ongoing road works, so that the intended benefits reach the people at the earliest.
Local residents welcomed the commencement of the projects and expressed hope that the works would be completed within the stipulated timeframe and in accordance with the prescribed quality standards.