Centre Spent Rs 29,903 Cr on JK Highways, Built 1,003 Km in 5 Years
SRINAGAR: The Central government has spent Rs 29,903 crore on the development and maintenance of national highways in Jammu and Kashmir, constructing 1,003 km of roads over the past five years, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament.
Gadkari said that several major projects, including four-lane highways and tunnels, are part of ongoing efforts to modernize road infrastructure in JK and Ladakh. He highlighted that improved highways will reduce travel time, ensure year-round connectivity, and strengthen security in the region.
“The central government is committed to accelerating highway construction in J&K and Ladakh, focusing on safer, more efficient travel while supporting economic growth and regional development,” Gadkari said.
Meanwhile, he noted that Ladakh received Rs 1,608 crore, resulting in the construction of 143 km of roads in the Union Territory. (KNO)
