Jitendra Singh lays foundation of ₹1,503 crore PMGSY-IV roads in Udhampur constituency
On 29 August 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of 110 PMGSY-IV roads covering about 598 km, worth ₹1,503 crore, in the Udhampur–Kathua–Doda–Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Summary
Union Minister Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of 110 road projects under PMGSY-IV, Batch-I of 2026-27, in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir on 29 August 2026. The roads cover 598.455 km and cost ₹1,503 crore, spread across the Udhampur–Kathua–Doda–Kishtwar region. Jitendra Singh said Udhampur has consistently been among the country's top three districts in PMGSY road projects, and stressed timelines and quality control.
Key facts
- Scheme
- PMGSY-IV, Batch-I 2026-27
- Projects
- 110 roads, 598.455 km
- Cost
- ₹1,503 crore
- Region
- Udhampur–Kathua–Doda–Kishtwar, J&K
- Note
- Udhampur among top 3 districts in PMGSY projects
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many PMGSY-IV road projects did Jitendra Singh lay the foundation for in the Udhampur constituency on 29 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 110
He laid the foundation of 110 PMGSY-IV Batch-I roads covering 598.455 km.
What is the total cost of the PMGSY-IV roads whose foundation was laid in the Udhampur constituency in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,503 crore
The 110 roads are worth ₹1,503 crore.