Poonch, Oct 20: MLA Haveli Ajaz Ahmed Jan on Tuesday laid the foundation stones for two road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Mandi block of Poonch district, with a combined sanctioned cost of around ₹21.01 crore.
The projects are aimed at improving rural connectivity and providing residents of remote and hilly areas with better access to healthcare, education, markets and other essential services.
The first project involves the construction and maintenance of the 5-kilometre L027 Link Road from NABARD Road at Jallian towards Gujjaran. Sanctioned under Package No. JK114043, PMGSY-IV, Batch-I of 2026–27, the project has been allocated ₹11.6823 crore.
The second project covers the 4.15-kilometre L041 Link Road from Rajpura PS Road at kilometre 1.600 to Ziarat Arai Gali. The project, listed under Package No. JK11-4053, PMGSY-IV, Batch-I of 2026–27, has a sanctioned cost of ₹9.3293 crore.
Both projects include provisions for road construction and subsequent maintenance to ensure long-term usability and improved transportation facilities.
The roads are expected to benefit residents of adjoining villages by easing travel difficulties, improving access to essential services and supporting local economic activities.
The development forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen road infrastructure across the Haveli Assembly Constituency, particularly in remote and hilly areas where connectivity remains a key concern.
Road projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees are being undertaken across the constituency to address longstanding infrastructure needs and improve access to public services, according to the information provided.
