Srinagar, February 24 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that development must translate into tangible improvements in the daily lives of people.
The chief minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth Rs 84.41 crore in the Ganderbal constituency, marking a significant step towards strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, sanitation, education, and road connectivity across the district.
Abdullah represents the Ganderbal constituency in the assembly.
The projects, spanning multiple departments, were inaugurated and electronically launched at different locations, underscoring the government's commitment to balanced and inclusive development.
"From healthcare and sanitation to roads, schools, and drinking water, these projects reflect our determination to ensure comprehensive development of Ganderbal. Our focus is not merely on announcements, but on timely execution and quality outcomes," he said.
Abdullah said that development must translate into tangible improvements in the daily lives of people.
The investments in urban beautification, clean water supply, modern healthcare infrastructure, and road connectivity would not only strengthen public services but also create economic opportunities and improve the overall quality of life, he added.
On the occasion, the chief minister also distributed Mission Yuva disbursement letters worth Rs 55 lakh among beneficiaries.
Later, he held a public interaction at the Dak Bungalow, Ganderbal, where he listened to the demands and grievances of people from various areas of the district.
The developmental projects include Rs 770 lakh for the beautification and development of Ganderbal town, Rs 750.78 lakh for road widening, Rs 840 lakh for a CT scan machine at the District Hospital, and several water supply schemes, giving a major boost to healthcare, sanitation, water supply, roads, and urban infrastructure in Ganderbal in central Kashmir.
