MLA Sajjad Shaheen kickstarts 4 major road projects in Sumar–Gool

Srinagar, Dec 8: In a step towards improving road connectivity in remote areas of the Banihal–Gool Assembly constituency, National Conference leader and MLA Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen  laid foundation stone of three major road projects—Meghdar–Moranch Road, Gamnog–Nakka via Jawari, and Gagarsula–Gundi Dharam Road—sanctioned under PMGSY-IV at a cumulative cost of Rs 78.24 crore. He also laid foundation stone of Panchayat Ghar at Manjhal ,Harog being constructed at a cost of 29.24 lakhs besides inaugurated 3 Kms Ghamari  road constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 12 Crore.

These projects will provide long-awaited relief to residents of the far-flung habitations of Sumar, Jawari, Meghdar, Moranch, Gagarsula and Gundi Dharam, who have faced decades of difficulty due to lack of proper road access.

Speaking at a public function in Sumar, Shaheen said that the commissioning of these roads marks a critical milestone in addressing the hardships of local residents.  He reiterated that providing road connectivity to the region was a key commitment he had made during his election campaign and that he was pleased to have delivered on that promise. He highlighted recent initiatives including Jal Shakti protection works and large-scale MGNREGA works across panchayats.