Importance of PMGSY in Jammu & Kashmir
Strategic Significance
For Jammu and Kashmir, PMGSY is not merely a rural development scheme — it is a strategic infrastructure programme.
The Union Territory has:
- Difficult mountainous terrain
- Snow-bound regions
- Border districts
- Remote habitations
- Geologically sensitive zones
PMGSY roads significantly improve:
- Emergency response
- Military logistics support
- Tourism access
- Agricultural transportation
- Healthcare accessibility
- Rural employment