Centre committed towards equitable devp of JK: Chidambaram

Kargil (JK), Oct 31 (PTI) Union Home Minister P
Chidambaram on Sunday said the Centre was committed towards
equitable and balanced development of all the three regions of
Jammu and Kashmir.
"The Centre is committed to support Jammu and Kashmir for
balanced development of its all the three regions -- Kashmir,
Ladakh and Jammu," he said during a review meeting here.
A Task Force Committee nominated to take stock of
construction of basic infrastructure in Ladakh, which was
devastated by cloudburst and flash floods in the month of
August, is scheduled to visit the region shortly, an official
release quoted the Home Minister as saying.
The Committee would also interact with cross sections of
society to gather information about the problem being faced
by the people, Chidambaram said.
The Home Minister assured of all support by the Centre
for speedy development of the Ladakh region.
During the meeting, chief executive councillor of Kargil
Autonomous Hill Development Council Kachoo Ahmad Ali Khan
demanded construction of a tunnel on Zojila Pass along the
434-km Srinagar-Leh National Highway to keep Ladakh region
connected with rest of the state throughout the year, the
release said.
He also demanded expansion of Kargil Airport, renovation
of Kargil-Zanskar National Highway, joining Drass river with
Suru river and several other facilities for the betterment of
the district, it said.
Later, Chidambaram inspected Rs 40 crore Council
Infrastructure project, Rs 3.72 crore tourist facilitation
centre and Rs 2.40 crore Sports Stadium in Kargil, the release
said.