Rajouri, Oct. 13 -- The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Scheme (PMGSY) has been providing a major relief to far-flung villages in Rajouri. Engineer Mohd Ashrif, of the PMGSY, explained that the project is 12 km long and is currently in its second phase. It should be completed before winters reach its peak and the temperature drops significantly.

"The total length of the road is 12 km with an estimated cost of Rs 10.98 crore," he told ANI.

Ashrif further recalls the problems the team faced when first reaching the area due to poor road infrastructure and states that the project will improve transportation in the region upon completion.

"It will approximately take a month to be completed...We will complete it before the temperature drops...