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Jammu, April 07
Launching ambitious Devik conservation, protection and beautification project at Udhampur today, Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad said that this would realize a long-cherished demand of people.
The Rs. 7.08 crore project envisages beautification of surroundings of the water body having religious significance as well. The project also promises conservation and flood protection aspects.
Mr. Azad said that immediately after this long-pending demand was brought to his notice, he took the required measures to get the project sanctioned from the Government of India.
Chief Minister said that a new meaning is being given to entire development effort in the state by ensuring development of urban alongwith rural areas. “While we are striving for transforming our rural face so far as availability of basic facilities are concerned and bringing villages at par with towns, efforts are also on to upgrade the cities and towns. He said a massive infrastructure development effort has been launched across the state for ensuring greater road connectivity, upgraded healthcare, education and drinking water facilities besides other sectors are receiving focused attention for all-round development.
He said Udhampur district like other areas of the state has huge potential for both conventional and pilgrim tourism which requires undiluted attention for development of infrastructure and wherewithal.
Chief Minister said that crores of rupees are being spent on construction of new link roads in Udhampur district besides launching two mega road upgradation projects of Udhampur-Ramnagar and Chenani-Sudhmahadev roads. He said roads are the arteries of development and engines of growth, as such, these are being given highest priority by the government.
He said all the district hospitals in the state are being equipped with latest diagnostic and treatment facilities in next two years and thanked the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for providing liberal funding for the purpose. He said that best possible medicare facilities to the people in the rural areas would reduce pressure on Srinagar and Jammu hospitals.
Referring to creation of new administrative units including Reasi district, Mr. Azad said that these would help in speedier development.
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