Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Tuesday said he is resolved to provide a clean and accountable government that fulfils the aspirations of people residing in all the three regions of the state.
Addressing a public gathering after launching 'Ans Canal Irrigation Project' in Rajouri, Sayeed promised to put Jammu and Kashmir firmly on the path of development and prosperity.
This was Sayeed's first public meeting after taking over as chief minister of the state.
Emphasising upon the holistic development of all the three regions by echoing the slogan of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas", Sayeed said the coalition government will strive to develop Mughal Road as an all-weather alternate highway.
"The declaration of Mughal Road as alternate National Highway is in the agenda of the coalition government. Efforts are on to throw it open in the next couple of days," he said.
The chief minister said since the four-lanning of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway will take some time, the government will immediately develop and use Mughal Road as an alternate highway.
The construction on the Mughal Road, which had started during the PDP-led government in 2004, connects Poonch and Rajouri districts with Shopian district in the Kashmir Valley.
Unveiling his plans for making J&K an elite eco-tourist destination, Sayeed said the government will embark on a special promotional campaign to project nature and pilgrim tourism potential of the region.
