JAMMU: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the public service delivery in remote and underserved areas of Jammu province, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday flagged off three specialized essential services trucks for the districts of Doda, Udhampur and Jammu.
The deployment of these vehicles marks a strategic step towards enhancing the administrative and logistical capabilities of the concerned districts, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of essential public services, particularly in far-flung and difficult terrains.
The project has been executed at a total cost of ₹1.05 crore, with each specialized truck costing approximately ₹35 lakh. Equipped with advanced tools and machinery, these vehicles are expected to significantly improve the responsiveness and operational efficiency of field agencies in addressing the public infrastructure and service-related requirements.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment towards equitable regional development and strengthening infrastructure across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the government remains focused on ensuring that the people living in remote and peripheral areas receive quality public services without discrimination. He emphasized that the strengthening of field-level infrastructure and logistics is essential for improving the governance and accelerating developmental activities on the ground.