Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh on June 24, 2020 inaugurated two important Bridges Devika and Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu and Kashmir through virtual platform.
10-meter-long Devika Bridge in Udhampur District will become a game changer for traffic issues in the region. Apart from taking care of traffic congestion and developmental needs of the Udhampur town area.
Puneja Bridge constructed by BRO at a cost of Rs 4 Crore at Bhaderwah in Doda District on 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.