Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), June 15 -- : To further boost the connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory administration has started constructing roads to connect 18 villages in the far-flung border areas in Rajouri under Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY) scheme.

The locals of the area welcomed the administration's move and thanked the Central government for the scheme.

Kewal Kumar Sharma, Sarpanch, of a village in the border area in Rajouri district said, "I want to thank the administration for the construction of the roads connecting around 20 villages. The contractor is doing good work, and if we notice any problems, they rectify them immediately."

Another local said the move will not just improve the connectivity of...