Poonch: Despite several government schemes, many rural areas of Poonch district continue to lack basic facilities and proper road connectivity. Following complaints and representations from the public, MLA Poonch Haveli, Ajaz Ahmed Jan, has announced major developmental works and initiated a significant step towards strengthening rural infrastructure.
Accordingly, he laid the foundation stone for the construction of a link road at Arai under the District Capex (UT) Plan. The road has been a long-pending demand of the local population, and its construction is expected to significantly improve connectivity, ease transportation, and benefit residents, especially during emergencies and harsh weather conditions.
Addressing the gathering, the MLA said that road connectivity remains one of the top priorities for the development of far-flung and rural areas. He assured the public that all genuine demands aimed at public welfare would continue to receive his full support and attention.
He also announced the sanctioning of funds for the construction of ground sheds for middle schools in Haveli Panchayat, Malka Panchayat, and Peera Panchayat. An amount of ₹8 lakh has been allocated for each school, with a total outlay of ₹32 lakh. These sheds will provide much-needed space and protection for students during outdoor activities and school functions.
Local residents and panchayat representatives expressed gratitude to the MLA for addressing key developmental needs and fulfilling long-pending demands. They appreciated his continuous efforts to improve basic infrastructure and educational facilities across the constituency. The MLA reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive development and ensuring that no area remains neglected.
Bag Hussain Rathore, while speaking on the occasion, thanked the MLA for prioritising remote areas and said the new road would ease daily travel for villagers, students, and patients who earlier faced serious transportation difficulties.
Peer Anyat Bukhari appreciated the announcement of school ground sheds, stating that students in rural schools often suffer due to a lack of basic facilities, and this step would greatly support their educational and extracurricular activities.
Abdul Ahad Bhatt termed the projects people-friendly initiatives and said such developmental works directly reflect the MLA’s commitment to fulfilling promises made to the public during difficult times in border areas.
Ishaq Khan said the Arai link road was a long-awaited demand and that its construction would benefit farmers and labourers by improving access to markets, healthcare centres, and essential public services.
Shazad Khan expressed gratitude for the focus on educational infrastructure, adding that improved school facilities would motivate students and create a better learning environment in rural panchayats.
Aslam Malik said balanced development across panchayats is the need of the hour and appreciated the MLA for ensuring that no village is ignored in the process of progress.
Abdul Razak highlighted that improved road connectivity would also strengthen emergency response during snowfall and medical crises, which frequently affect far-off villages in the region.
Molana Zaid Sahib welcomed the initiatives and said that development combined with attention to education is key to building a stronger and more self-reliant society in rural and border areas. Molvi Faried, who also graced the occasion, appreciated the developmental initiatives and said such projects would ease hardships and strengthen trust between the people and their representatives.
Javaid Lone expressed gratitude for the long-awaited works and praised the leadership for focusing on remote panchayats, saying improved infrastructure would boost education, mobility, and overall development in the region.
Shabir Bhatt appreciated the MLA’s efforts in accelerating long-pending development works and said the Arai link road and school ground sheds would greatly benefit students, farmers, and daily commuters.
Ikhlaq Parray praised the MLA’s consistent outreach to grassroots levels, stating that public representatives visiting remote areas boosts people’s confidence in the democratic system.
Aslam Tantary thanked the MLA for addressing genuine public demands and said such works would leave a lasting positive impact on the daily lives of people across the constituency.
Among the prominent persons present on the occasion were Haji Mohd Ashraf, Molana Zahid Sahib, Shabir Bhatt, Ikhlaq Mehmood Parray, Mohd Shafiq (Naib Sarpanch), Mistri Mohd Iqbal, Foji Mohd Ayoub, Foji Mohd Jameel, Mohd Rafiq, Farooq Kasana, Sarfraz Parray, Shamim Shahid, Khalil Parray, and Nawaz Malik, along with several respected elders, youth representatives, and local residents.DD
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