New Delhi: The Union Minister for Highway Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has sanctioned a complete of INR 2,094 crore for the widening and strengthening of assorted Nationwide Freeway initiatives within the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
In a latest announcement through social media, Gadkari highlighted the approval of INR 1,404.94 crore for the widening and strengthening challenge of the Rafiabad – Kupwara – Chowkibal – Tangdhar – Chamkot part of Nationwide Freeway-701. Executed underneath Venture Beacon in Baramulla & Kupwara districts on EPC Mode underneath Package deal I, this initiative goals to transform the 51 km route right into a 2-lane street with Paved Shoulders.
The strategic route connecting Baramulla and Kupwara districts is essential for logistics within the area and performs a pivotal function within the improvement of the tourism sector in North Kashmir close to the Worldwide Border.
Gadkari additional disclosed an allocation of INR 126.58 crore for the event, operation, and upkeep of a Ropeway from SDA Parking (Close to Zabarwan Park) to Shankaracharya Temple. Spanning 1.05 km in Srinagar district, this challenge, working on the Hybrid Annuity Mannequin, makes use of MonoCable Removable Gondola (MDG) Expertise with a capability to move 700 individuals per hour per course (PPHPD).
The initiative is designed to supply a panoramic view of Srinagar metropolis and Dal Lake, making certain a secure and handy technique of transportation. Moreover, it reduces journey time from roughly half-hour to about 5 minutes, offering easy accessibility for people with disabilities and for senior residents.
Furthermore, the challenge serves as an eco-friendly mode of transport, creating employment alternatives for the native individuals and bringing financial advantages to the area by boosting tourism.
The Minister mentioned that an allocation of INR 562.40 crore has been authorized for the upgradation and strengthening challenge of the Nashri-Chenani part of Nationwide Freeway-244. Spanning 39.10 km in districts Udhampur & Ramban, this initiative operates on the EPC mode underneath Nationwide Freeway (O). The enhancement of this route is poised to offer improved connectivity to the distinguished vacationer spot, Patnitop, thereby fostering the financial improvement of the area.
