Rajouri: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of developmental projects in Nowshera, underlining the government’s focus on infrastructure strengthening and inclusive development in the region.
On his arrival in Nowshera, the Deputy Chief Minister paid obeisance at Gari Mata Mandir and later at Thakurdawara Mandir, praying for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the Union Territory.
He also inaugurated a mega job fair at Dak Bungalow Nowshera, aimed at providing local youth a platform to explore employment opportunities and interact with prospective employers.
As part of the developmental initiatives, Choudhary laid the foundation stone for a receiving station at Hastanagurah, Gagrote, and later for a 3.15 MVA, 33/11 KV receiving station at Kuldabi to strengthen power infrastructure and ensure reliable electricity supply in the area.
The Deputy Chief Minister also inaugurated the road from Gagrote to Shamshan Ghat, which is expected to improve connectivity and ease movement for the local population.
In another key project, he laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of the road from Main Road Sehal (Tutani Galla) to Guard Mohalla, Ward No. 4 Sehal, to be executed by the PWD (R&B) at an estimated cost of Rs 228 lakh.
During the visit, Choudhary held public outreach programmes at different locations, including Gagrote, near Ram Mandir, and Behanigala in Kuldabi, where he listened to grievances and demands raised by local residents and assured their timely redressal.
He said such initiatives reflect the government’s resolve to generate employment opportunities, improve essential infrastructure and remain closely engaged with the public for effective resolution of their concerns.
Among those present on the occasion were ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, Joint Director Employment, Joint Director Mining Fareed Kohli, Deputy Director Employment Mohd Nawaz, District Social Welfare Officer Abdul Raheem, Tehsildar Nowshera, BDO Nowshera Gokul Kumar and other district and sectoral officers.
