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Committed to provide better transport facilities in border, far-flung areas: J&K Minister

Committed to provide better transport facilities in border, far-flung areas: J&K Minister

Jammu, Oct 31 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma, said on Thursday that the government is committed to provide better transport facilities in border and far-flung areas across the region.
Speaking after flagging off three buses from JKRTC Office Rail Head Complex here, he emphasized that Jammu & Kashmir government is committed to establish a sustainable public transportation system.
The three buses flagged off by the Minister will cover different routes and will run from Jammu to Reasi via Daskal, Pyan Maira Mandrian, Bus Stand Jammu to Sunderbani and Bawe (Jammu) to Pallanwala, Panjtoot Bus Stand.
The Minister added that these buses are introduced for better, safe, comfortable and sustainable travel experience for the commuters.
Sharma emphasized that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to improve transportation in Jammu, especially in far-flung and border areas with the aim to enhance mass mobility, providing increased safety and sustainability, along with greater access and convenience for commuters.
Later, the Minister held a meeting with senior officials of the JKRTC, its employees and representatives of Transport Union and listened to the issues faced by them.
The Minister also assured JKRTC employees that 20 per cent DA will be released soon and will be added to their next salary.
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