PMGSY
Meets market association representatives in Sonamarg; greets people on Kabir Jayanti
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Centre for sanctioning 316 road projects worth over Rs 4,200 crore for the Union Territory (UT) under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).
“Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji for sanctioning 316 road projects at an estimated cost of Rs. 4224 Cr under Batch-I of PMGSY-IV for providing connectivity to 390 no. of eligible habitations,” Sinha posted on his X account.
The LG said J-K was the first state or UT to get sanction under the PMGSY-IV.
“J&K is first among all States/UTs which got sanction under PMGSY-IV. It is also the biggest-ever package sanctioned for J&K under PMGSY.
“The approved 1781 KMs road length will provide major boost to rural road connectivity and usher in a new era of prosperity in far-flung areas,” he added.
The package sanctioned for J-K under PMGSY will provide connectivity to 390 eligible habitations with a population of more than 250 souls.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor visited Sonamarg and interacted with the representatives of Sonamarg Market Association, Hoteliers, Ponywalas and other service providers for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The members of the delegations put forth various important matters pertaining to the smooth conduct of the forthcoming annual yatra of Shri Amarnath Ji.
The Lieutenant Governor assured the delegations of due consideration and appropriate redressal of the issues highlighted by them. He also reiterated the commitment of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and J&K Administration for the welfare of all the stakeholders associated with the holy pilgrimage.
Moreover, LG has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Sant Kabir Das Ji’s Jayanti, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11,2025
In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the auspicious occasion of Sant Kabir Das Ji Jayanti, I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all.
Sant Kabir Das Ji embodied the spirit of brotherhood, love and communal harmony. Equally revered by all sections of society, the compositions of Sant Kabir Das Ji have been a source of wisdom and inspiration to humanity.
On this day, let us rededicate ourselves to serve the people with dedication and devotion and build a more just and humane society”.
