JASROTA: In a significant milestone for the people of Jandore and its surrounding areas, MLA Jasrota Constituency Rajiv Jasrotia today inaugurated the macadamization work of the Logate Ghatti Link Road, a vital public road being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD). The project, taken up under the Cities & Towns initiative, has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of â‚č25 lakh and is aimed at strengthening road infrastructure and improving connectivity for local residents.

The Logate Ghatti Link Road serves as a crucial artery connecting several habitations with nearby markets, institutions, and essential services. The macadamization of this stretch is expected to significantly ease daily commuting, reduce travel time, and ensure safer and smoother transportation for the public, particularly farmers, students, and working professionals.

On the occasion, MLA Rajiv Jasrotia also laid the foundation stone for multiple development works in Jandore Panchayat, Block Barnoti, amounting to an estimated â‚č35 lakh. These projects are designed to address long-pending infrastructure needs and are expected to give a fresh impetus to overall development in the rural belt of the constituency.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Jasrotia reiterated his unwavering commitment to inclusive and balanced development across the Jasrota constituency. He emphasized that strengthening basic infrastructure, especially roads, remains a top priority of his vision for the area.“These projects are a reflection of our firm resolve to improve the quality of life of our people.

Development is not limited to cities alone; our villages deserve robust infrastructure and sustained attention. We will continue to work relentlessly to ensure that Jandore and adjoining areas get their rightful share of development and resources,” he said.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of several senior officers and public representatives, including BDO Barnoti Suraj Singh, DDC Barnoti Sushma Devi, State Vice President Kissan Morcha & Sarpanch Niku, Mandal Pradhan Logate Surinder Singh, along with a large number of Sarpanches and local residents.

The proactive and development-oriented initiatives of MLA Rajiv Jasrotia were widely appreciated by the local community, who expressed hope that these works would usher in a new phase of progress, improved connectivity, and economic activity in the region.Once completed, the projects are expected to benefit thousands of residents by facilitating smoother transportation, boosting local trade, and creating new opportunities for socio-economic growth, thereby reinforcing the government’s commitment to grassroots development.

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