Srinagar, June 8: Union Secretary Road Transport and Highways GiridharAramane met Lieutenant Governor ManojSinha here at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.
The Union Secretary and the LG held a detailed discussion on the execution of various major road and tunnel projects in J&K.
“Strong road connectivity is the vital component of socio-economic development of any region. All major roads and highway projects under execution in J&K will be completed within the set timeframes to facilitate the trade and smooth movement of the public,” the LG said.
He stressed on timely maintenance of the highway stretches, especially those with high frequency of transportation.
Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department Shailendra Kumar and other concerned officials were present during the meeting.