JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, and Transport, Satish Sharma, held a high-level meeting today with R.K. Mishra, Chief of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), to discuss strategic developmental priorities for Jammu’s border regions.
The comprehensive dialogue placed a significant emphasis on the Chhamb Constituency, aiming to bridge existing infrastructure gaps and accelerate socio-economic growth in sensitive border belts. Both dignitaries focused on the necessity of strengthening road networks to enhance the delivery of essential public services, including healthcare, education, and emergency response, which are often hindered by the challenging geography of remote areas.
During the interaction, Minister Sharma underscored that robust infrastructure is not merely a matter of mobility but a fundamental tool for regional resilience and community empowerment. He called for a coordinated, time-bound roadmap to ensure that road construction and maintenance projects in strategically important zones are executed using modern engineering standards.
Detailed deliberations were held on the status of ongoing works, with the Minister urging for the expedited completion of priority stretches to provide tangible relief to residents. He reiterated that the government remains committed to inclusive development, ensuring that far-flung border populations enjoy the same quality of life and economic opportunities as urban centers.In response, the BRO Chief provided an extensive briefing on the progress of current infrastructure initiatives across the region and outlined upcoming plans to enhance the durability of the border road network.
He assured the Minister of the BRO’s full cooperation in fast-tracking priority projects and maintaining high-quality standards in every phase of execution. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement on the importance of regular monitoring and institutional synergy to ensure that these vital developmental goals are met efficiently, particularly in light of the emerging strategic needs of the border constituencies.
