Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Nov 27: BJP J&K Mahila Morcha chief spokesperson, Ritika Trehan here today met Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari and discussed the pressing issues of J&K especially infrastructure development, which is crucial for economic growth and connectivity. She highlighted rugged terrain in J&K and limited connectivity hindering economic progress urging the Minister for improving road networks, highways and bridges.
Ritika said that roads in J&K are prone to accidents due to challenging terrain and weather conditions urging the Union Minister to focus on implementing road safety measures and improving emergency response systems.
She highlighted the alarming frequency of road accidents in J&K, which have resulted in the loss of precious lives and demanded enhancing safety measures like installing crash barriers, improving road lighting, and enforcing traffic regulations.
The BJP leader further said that good roads will enable easier access to essential services like healthcare, education and markets, significantly improving the quality of life for rural residents.
She appreciated Gadkari for playing significant role in strengthening India’s road network, including the construction of flyovers and national highways across the country, including J&K.
“Gadkari’s initiatives have transformed the region’s infrastructure,” Ritika maintained adding: “Udhampur-Banihal Highway has enhanced road connectivity in the region, facilitating smoother transportation of goods and people. Srinagar-Leh Highway has improved connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.”
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