Srinagar, Mar 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Thursday approved the construction of a major flyover in Srinagar, recruitment of new staff in the Health Department and the judiciary along with the introduction of appropriation bills in the Legislative Assembly.
According to sources, the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday evening in Jammu discussed key development initiatives and governance priorities, with a focus on accelerating infrastructure projects, strengthening public service delivery, and ensuring inclusive growth across J&K.
They said that the cabinet gave its nod for the construction of the Raj Bagh flyover, connecting Sangarmal complex to Raj Bagh Police Station, at an estimated cost of Rs 144.36 crore.
The sources said that the cabinet also sanctioned the construction of the Guzhama Bridge in Ganderbal district, as well as a grid station in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
They said that the cabinet gave approval for the creation of 70 gazetted posts in the Health and Medical Education Department and 60 subordinate-level posts in the judiciary.
The sources said that the cabinet also cleared the introduction of appropriation bills in the Legislative Assembly.
Meanwhile, Office of the Chief Minister posted on its official X handle @CM_JnK, “Chief Minister chaired a Cabinet meeting this evening in Jammu, reviewing key development initiatives and governance priorities, with a focus on accelerating infrastructure projects, strengthening public service delivery, and ensuring inclusive growth across J&K.”
