The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as its 12 districts have figured in the list of top performing 30 districts of the country in PMGSY sector.The districts which have achieved this distinction in J&K include- Doda, Udhampur, Anantnag, Rajouri, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Reasi, Kathua, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam.
Among the 31 States and Union Territories, the J&K has topped the list.The PW(R&B) authorities in J&K had already declared that 2020-21 performance in this sector, would break previous records in achieving physical progress of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Giving break up the sources said that achieved physical progress in three months includes 830.94 kms road length in Jammu division and 713.10 kms in Kashmir division. Doda district with 185.77 kms road length and Udhampur with 178.87 kms in Jammu Division have remained at the first two top places.
In respect of physical progress in Jammu division, Doda district is followed by Rajouri (131.60 kms), Reasi ( 70.42 Kms), Kathua (65.57 kms), Poonch (47.75 kms), Jammu (40.86 kms), Ramban (44.63 kms), Kishtwar ( 47.12 kms) and Samba (17.11 kms).