Agencies:

SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at improving road conditions and giving major relief to the public, the Lieutenant Governor, G.C Murmu, announced the launch of a Macadamization Program for roads across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The announcement comes in the backdrop of grievances relating to poor condition of roads and the problems connected thereto, presented before the Lieutenant Governor during his tours as a part of his outreach programme.

Following a detailed discussion with his Advisors, the Lieutenant Governor approved a program for 100% Macadamization of all roads in J&K including 11,000 kms of fair weather roads.
A Committee comprising of the Financial Commissioner, Principal Secretary (PW(R&B)), Secretary (Planning) and Secretary (Rural Development) has been constituted which will prepare a roadmap and a financing plan for ensuring 100% macadamization of all roads in Jammu & Kashmir in a time bound manner. The Committee has been directed to submit its report by 10th of August, 2020.

In the meanwhile, the Lieutenant Governor announced a release of Rs 200 crores to the Public Works Department as the first tranche so that the macadamization work on priority roads can commence.