Rajouri, Feb. 17 -- Rajouri is witnessing significant development in its border areas after the ceasefire, particularly in Border Block Qila Darhal, which is situated close to the Line of Control (LoC).

In Nowshera Sub Division one of the panchayats in this block, Pokharni, is located exactly at the LoC's zero point and has faced shelling from Pakistan in the past, resulting in loss of lives and displacement of people.

However, since the ceasefire, the region has witnessed a surge in development activities.

BDO Qila Darhal Mohd Abrar Khan said, "A huge population stays here exactly at the border. Under the MGNREGA scheme, a lot of people are getting work here and development of this region is going on. This is a very underdeveloped are...