Ganderbal, Oct 15 (KNB): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects worth over ₹58 crore in Ganderbal district, aimed at improving road connectivity, strengthening educational infrastructure and upgrading market facilities.
The key projects include the Fatehpora–Gadoora Bridge road, Tehsil Bagh to Lar Bypass, Pati Waskura to Kharbagh Bund road, a Multi-Purpose Auction Platform at Zazna Fruit and Vegetable Mandi, and a new double-storey building at High School Gogjigund.
During his visit to Zazna Fruit and Vegetable Mandi, the Chief Minister interacted with local fruit growers and took stock of the ongoing harvest season and the marketing of horticultural produce.
The growers apprised the Chief Minister of their concerns and demands, particularly regarding the expansion of the mandi’s capacity, upgradation of existing infrastructure and improvement of trade facilities to facilitate the smooth marketing of their produce.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Minister for Agriculture Production Javed Ahmad Dar, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakina Itoo, and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.
The projects are expected to contribute towards improving public infrastructure and facilitating economic activity in the district.(KNB)