| During the past few years Centre has laid emphasis on developing road networks across the Union Territory and has ensured that distances become shorter, and people come closer.
The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley with Jammu and the rest of the country, stands as a significant example of this transformation. Travel time, which earlier often stretched to nearly 12 hours, has come down to around five hours under favourable conditions. This reduction represents more than a mere saving of time. It facilitates the movement of people and goods, strengthens trade, improves access to healthcare and education, and provides a major boost to tourism and othe |