Whopping funds for new projects in J&K

18/06/2018

The Union Government cleared a whopping Rs 3693.49 crore funds for more than 700 roads and a large number of new bridge projects in Jammu and Kashmir State. Union Ministry of Rural Development has cleared 703 roads and 73 new bridges for J&K State under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna. A total of 4821.31 kms roads and 3084 meter bridges in length, would be constructed during the year 2018-2019 in the State. Out of the total amount, Rs 369.35 cr would be the State share, while funds to the tune of Rs 1728. 33 crore will be spent on up-gradation of the existing State roads. A total road length of 1870 kms would be covered under 257 upgradation road works. Union Ministry has also directed to the State R&B authorities that it should propose 16.94 Km using new materials/ IRC accredited materials as per new technology initiative guidelines in next batch of proposal to compensate this balance length. State should get at least one sample DPR of each of the new technology adopted in this batch before tendering of works. Moreover, State should also enter into MoU between NRRDA, Technology Provider and SRRDA for the roads sanctioned using new materials/IRC accredited materials as per new technology initiative guidelines. The MoRD also made it clear to the State that the design of bridges should be done based on hydraulic particulars and soil exploration test results and if required, changes in BOQs should be carried out before according technical sanctions. All such details should be shared with NRRDA/ Ministry before tendering.
In a major boost for road connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry has also approved construction of 73 long span bridges with length of 3084 metres. In total, 4821 km road length including new ones and those at different stages of construction have been approved by the Ministry which will connect 39 inhabitations with mainland.This feat has become possible with strenuous efforts of Development Commissioner, Chief Engineers, other officers of the Public Works and other allied departments who ensured that the recommendations sent to the Centre meet all the requirements under the PMGSY. The State Government is also grateful to the Centre for sanctioning record number of projects that will boost the developmental works in the State.

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