Karnah, May 20 (JKNS): In a historic development for the remote border region of Karnah near the Line of Control (LoC), the decades-old dream of the people of Kadhama village began turning into reality as local MLA Javed Ahmad Mirchal laid the foundation stone for an important road project under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), worth nearly ₹12 crore.
A function was also organised on the occasion, which witnessed the participation of Beopar Mandal Karnah President and MLA Karnah’s Private Secretary Haji Tasleem Mir, former BDC member Riyaz Ahmad Khawaja, National Conference workers, and a large number of local residents.
The announcement brought a wave of happiness among the villagers, who termed the project a historic milestone for the area. According to locals, this is the first time since independence that the border village of Kadhama is being connected through a proper road network.
For years, the residents had been deprived of basic road connectivity and were forced to travel through difficult mountainous terrain, causing severe hardships, especially during medical emergencies, students’ daily commute, and transportation of essential goods.
Locals said that due to harsh weather conditions and inaccessible routes, the village often remained cut off from other areas. However, they expressed hope that the completion of this road project would not only ease transportation but also open new avenues of development for the region.
During the foundation-laying ceremony, people thanked the government and concerned authorities and urged that the project be completed within the stipulated timeframe so that the public can finally get relief from long-standing difficulties.
Prominent residents and youth of the area described the project as a positive step toward the development of border areas, adding that improved road connectivity would significantly enhance access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. (JKNS)
