JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today flagged off a bus service from Jammu to Nowshera via Seri.
While speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that this daily bus service from Jammu to Nowshera will benefit thousands of people who faced many difficulties in up-down travel from the designated area earlier.
He said it was a long-pending demand of the locals and expressed his satisfaction that the government is proficient in fulfilling their aspirations.
Deputy Chief Minister exhorted that the government is committed to improving transportation in J&K, especially far-flung and remote areas, with the aim to enhance mass mobility, providing increased safety and sustainability, along with greater access and convenience for commuters.
Surinder Choudhary said that women are already taking advantage of the free travel facility in J&K, which was one of their promises during the election, and it proves that the present government under the leadership of CM Omar Abdullah is committed to fulfilling all its promises, providing benefits to the people.
He emphasized that J&K government will establish a sustainable public transportation system in J&K, benefiting all sections of the society.