DDC Chairman, MLA Udhampur East kick start blacktopping
work of 6 Km NH to Mahamaya Mandir road
UDHAMPUR, APRIL
04: Chairman District Development Council Udhampur Lal Chand today
kick-started the black-topping work on the 6 km National Highway to Mahamaya
Mandir road being constructed at a cost of Rs 7.38 cr. The foundation stone of
the road was laid in March 2024. MLA Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh
Pathania, DDC Udhampur-I Puran Chand and DDC Tikri Ashu Sharma, along
with the officials from the PWD department, including AEE and JE were also
present at the launch of the work.
This is the first
road project among 13 projects on which the black topping work is being
initiated. The project was prioritised by the District Development Council
under NABARD in the FY 2023-24. Another project under the same sanction- the
Bridge over Dhandyal Nallah at the Krimachi Debrah road has already been
completed and opened for the commuters.
The blacktopping
of the road from the National Highway to Mahamaya Mandir represents a
significant infrastructure development. This project is prioritised by the
District Development Council (DDC) as it holds cultural and tourism value by
enhancing connectivity to religious sites like the Mahamaya Mandir. The
completion of the Dhandyal Nallah Bridge on the Krimachi Debrah road, another
project under the same sanction, demonstrates progress in addressing critical
infrastructure needs.
The projects
contribute to the overall development of the region by improving connectivity,
facilitating economic activity, and enhancing access to essential services. The
improved road infrastructure will significantly benefit pilgrims visiting the
Mahamaya Mandir, enhancing their travel experience.
The Chairman
congratulated the locals of the area for the developmental initiatives and
urged the officials concerned to maintain the quality of the work. The
locals also thanked the chairman for conceding their long-pending demand.