Remote Doda villages get road connectivity first time after independence: Dr Jitendra Singh

DODA: First time since independence, the remote villages in mountainous Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir got road connectivity with the efforts of Union Minister in PMO and in charge Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh.

Dr Jitendra Singh, who is a sitting Member of the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary constituency posted on X, “Under PM @NarendraModi, remote #Doda villages are getting road connectivity for the first time since independence.”

“New #NHIDCL & such other projects connect hilly Marmat belt, including my native village #Kalota, where our forefathers never got to see a motor vehicle in their lifetime,” Dr Jitendra Singh further posted.

Meanwhile, MLA Doda West and BJP leader, Shakti Raj Parihar while complimenting Dr Singh posted on X, “The expansion and enhancement of the Dranga-Goha-Khellani road has received sanction, with the tender process initiated in record time.”

“This essential project will bring immense relief to the communities of Khellani, Marmat, Goha, and other localities. I offer my sincere thanks to PMO @DrJitendraSingh for his unshakeable support in securing project approval,” he posted.

Parihar said that during the Modi Government unprecedented development took place in J&K and the areas which had been neglected by successive State and Central Governments were considered for developmental projects by present Government on priority basis.

He said with the construction of these road projects the trade and tourism in the erstwhile Doda district will get a boost.

Parihar said Dr Jitendra Singh took keen interest not only in the development of his constituency but other areas of the UT as well as Jammu region.

The National Highway Authority of India has invited bids for the Project and its completion time has been given nine months after the start of the work.