Ladakh
Ladakh: LG Mathur inaugurates Choglamsar-Chuchot bridge
Ladakh: As a part of the development activities in the region, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Ladakh R K Mathur inaugurated the 60-meter span double lane motorable bridge over river Indus at Choglamsar recently.
The bridge was completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 821.90 lakh under Central Road Fund and was dedicated to the public.
LG @R_K_Mathur inaugurated the first double-lane Motorable #bridge of Ladakh at #Choglamsar
— Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) August 17, 2020
Mentioned that Infrastructure like roads & bridges is of paramount importance in the #development of a region
Congratulated the Public Works Dept. #PWD for timely completion of the bridge pic.twitter.com/5uc2N885Hn
Speaking at the event, Mathur said the provision of Special Development Package by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to develop infrastructure and all other sectors on priority in Ladakh.
CEC, LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal, Executive Councilors, MP Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgial, DC, Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Engineer PWD, SSP Leh Rajiv Pandey, Sub-Area GOC official, Councilors, BDC and Panchayat members attended the event.
Mathur was quoted as saying by ANI that it would benefit people in easing their life and contribute to the economy.
The Governor also appreciated the efforts put in under the leadership of LAHDC, Leh for timely completion of the bridge enduring many hurdles.
The Lieutenant Governor was quoted as saying by ANI that the Union Territory status has given Ladakh a great opportunity with good funds and strengthening of the machinery to develop its infrastructure matching the national level where Ladakh so far has lagged behind.
Image: Official Twitter page of the Ladakh LG
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