Overview

• Two army brigades have been established in Sarthal and Rampur to enhance border security and maintain civil-military coordination in the sensitive Billawar region.
• A mobile network tower in the Bani area enabled the first-ever post-independence call, improving connectivity and surveillance in remote areas.
• The long-pending widening of Dhar Road is set to begin, with the Border Roads Organisation handing it over to NHAI for expansion.
• Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 70% of approved schemes are complete, providing drinking water to 14,875 households, with AMRUT 2.0 adding supply for 1,250 more homes.
• A proposal for a Sukrala Mata master plan aims to boost tourism and diversify the local economy, complementing ongoing development efforts.