RAMBAN: Taking a major step towards strengthening rural connectivity, the Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Ramban, Advocate Arjun Singh Raju today laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Kilaseri to Dayargali road via Dugga.

The 5-km road project is being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) R&B Ramban under the NAMARD RIDF-XXVII scheme. The project, sanctioned for the year 2022-23, carries an estimated cost of ₹499.50 lakh, with an allotment of ₹311.92 lakh.

The project is expected to benefit a population of over 2,000, providing a vital boost to connectivity, easing transportation challenges and contributing to the socio-economic upliftment of the region.

Speaking on the occasion, the MLA reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring accelerated development and robust infrastructure in Ramban, especially in remote and underserved areas. He said that the road project was a long-pending demand of the locals, which will soon translate into improved accessibility and economic growth for the area.

DDC Councilor, Executive Engineer PWD Ramban along with engineers, officers from various departments and prominent citizens attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony. Locals expressed gratitude to the MLA and the administration for addressing a key infrastructure need of the area.