Kathua to soon get express corridor link, gas pipeline, homoeopathy college: Jitendra
Said the process of transferring land for the proposed Arun Jaitley Stadium in Hiranagar is currently underway
Continuing his outreach programme across his parliamentary constituency as part of celebrations marking 12 years of the BJP-led Central Government, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday announced that Kathua will soon be connected through the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Express Corridor, significantly improving regional connectivity and boosting economic activity.
He also informed that a gas pipeline project for the district is on the anvil and is expected to be implemented shortly, providing cleaner and more efficient energy access to residents and industries.
The minister was addressing a public gathering in the Jasrota Assembly constituency of Kathua district.
Dr Jitendra Singh said the tender for North India’s first Homoeopathy College, proposed for the district, has already been floated. He added that the foundation stone for the institution will be laid shortly.
In another important development, the minister said the process of transferring land for the proposed Arun Jaitley Stadium in Hiranagar is currently underway. The stadium is expected to provide modern facilities to aspiring athletes and promote sports culture in the region.
Dr Jitendra Singh said a new culture of transparent, accountable and development-oriented governance has emerged across the country. He added that the government has followed the principle of inclusive development, ensuring that welfare schemes reach every citizen irrespective of caste, religion or region.
Highlighting Kathua’s transformation over the past 12 years, he said the district has evolved from a neglected border town into a major centre of industrial growth, healthcare, education, innovation and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking on healthcare infrastructure, Dr Singh noted that the Government Medical College has significantly improved medical services in the district by enhancing access to quality healthcare and reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region for advanced treatment.
He further highlighted the importance of the Ujh Multipurpose Project and the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, which are expected to transform connectivity, irrigation facilities and economic growth in the region.
