<span style="color: #222222;">Jammu has initiated the process of resuming construction activities under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, PMGSY which had come to a grinding halt due to imposition of nationwide lockdown March, 2020. <br />''<br />''The UT Government had ordered resumption of works under PMGSY as per SOPs for regulating activities in construction sector. AIR Correspondent reports that accordingly all District Magistrates across Jammu Division were requested for issuance of movement passes for Engineering Staff, contractors and permission for movement of machinery and mechanical transport for carrying minor minerals. After the approval given by respective District Administrations, works were resumed ensuring maintenance of social distancing and adherence to guidelines regarding protective measures.<br />''<br />''As on date, 169 works have been resumed and total labourers engaged on these works is 2094 including 358 migrant labourers. The works which have been resumed including 7 in Jammu District, 3 in Samba district, 25 in Kathua District, 12 in Poonch District,  23 in Rajouri District, 35 in Udhampur District, 20 in Reasi District, 31 in Doda District, 03 in Ramban District and 10 in Kishtwar District. </span><br />