SRINAGAR: Over the last five years, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has completed a total of 1,131 kilometres of road construction in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.
In a written reply to a question, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari said that 1,131 kilometres of road have been constructed in Jammu and Kashmir so far.
“In 2019-20, 46 kilometres were completed, followed by 234 kilometres in 2020-21, and 263 kilometres in 2021-22. In 2022-23, the completed road length was 217 kilometres, and in 2023-24, it was 243 kilometres,” he said.
As of November 2024, the NHAI, according to his reply, has constructed 128 kilometres of road for the year 2024-25.
“Numerous approved highway projects are in the pipeline, aimed at boosting regional development, ensuring better access to remote areas, and enhancing overall road safety,” Gadkari said.
He added that this sustained progress not only signifies improved transportation but also lays the groundwork for enhanced trade, tourism, and socio-economic integration in the region. (KNO)
