• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), (MoS) Dr.Jitendra Singh inaugurated two important Bridges namely Devika and Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu & Kashmir through the virtual platform. The bridge projects will usher in a new era of development for the region.

Devika Bridge in Udhampur District:

• Devika Bridge in Udhampur District is 10-meter-long and costs around Rs.75 lakhs.
• The bridge will solve the traffic issues in the region.
• The bridge will help in the smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles.
• The bridge was constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in a span of 1 year.

Puneja Bridge:

• Puneja Bridge was constructed by BRO at a cost of Rs.4 Crore at Bhaderwah in Doda District. 
• The bridge is 50-meter-long.
• Basoli-Bani-Bhaderwah road is a vital alternate link to the Doda, Kishtwar, Bhaderwah, and Kashmir valley from Pathankot (Punjab) region without passing Jammu and Udhampur. 
• The new connectivity and infrastructure projects will make Doda to emerge as a new centre of development.