Ganderbal has never been neglected on any front: CM Omar Abdullah
Ganderbal, Nov 18: J&K Chief Minister and Ganderbal MLA Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that the district has consistently received focused developmental attention and has never been sidelined on any front.
Speaking to reporters after chairing a comprehensive review meeting in his constituency, Omar said Ganderbal has consistently benefited from sustained investment in infrastructure, health services and public welfare projects. “Whether as a district or an assembly segment, Ganderbal has never been ignored. Every time I visit, I make sure something substantial is announced or delivered for the people,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that during the last year alone, development projects worth more than Rs 150 crore have been initiated in the district. These include major upgrades to healthcare facilities and significant improvements to the road network. “I do not leave Ganderbal without announcing or launching work worth at least Rs 10–15 crore. Whatever is pending will be completed in the next four years,” he added.
Earlier in the day, Omar Abdullah laid the foundation stones for two key road development works. This included the upgradation and widening of the Dak Bunglow Fatehpora–Gadoora road at a cost of Rs 5.2 crore and the upgradation of link roads across Sherpathri Block worth Rs 8.9 crore. Officials said these projects will improve mobility, strengthen rural connectivity and ease access to essential services.
The Chief Minister also chaired a high-level district review meeting attended by cabinet ministers Satish Sharma and Javed Rana, MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani. Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jatin Kishore, SSP Khalil Poswal and heads of various departments were also present.
During the meeting, Omar took stock of ongoing projects, assessed departmental performance and directed officials to accelerate work on all pending schemes to ensure timely completion.
He emphasised that Ganderbal’s development remains a priority for his government, promising continued support and expedited execution of projects aimed at improving public services and addressing local needs.
