Centre Approves Rs 10,637 Crore Road and Tunnel Projects for J&K; LG and CM Omar Abdullah Thank PM Modi, Nitin Gadkari

In a major development push, the union government has approved road and tunnel infrastructure projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir posted on X, thanking the Prime Minister and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the approval of 19 major projects:

“Extremely grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji for giving approval to 19 mega road and tunnel projects for J&K UT worth Rs.10,637 Crore. Major approved projects include construction of Peer-Ki-Gali tunnel, Sadhana tunnel, Zaznar Shopian section of NH-701A, 4-L flyover from Lal Chowk to Parimpora, Trehgam Chamkote section of NH-701, 4-Lane Magam Flyover on Narbal-Gulmarg section & Qazigund Bypass & other projects. Many strategically important projects will improve logistical support & troops mobility. Projects will improve Infrastructure in UT & connect various tourist destinations. Construction of tunnels will reduce the travel time, ensure all-weather connectivity & spur economic growth.”

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also shared the news on X, stating: “In a major achievement my government has got ₹10,600 crores worth of road & tunnel projects approved by the Union Government. I’m grateful to PM @narendramodi ji & Minister @MORTHIndia @nitin_gadkari ji for their continued support as we try to steer J&K on a path of progress, development & connectivity.”