<span style="color: #222222;">The government has renamed Chenani-Nashri tunnel on national highway 44 in Jammu &amp; Kashmir as Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel. <br />''<br />''At an event in New Delhi, Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari said the renaming of the tunnel is a fitting tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who sacrificed his life for the country and has been a source of inspiration for the nation.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He also said the government has undertaken 60,000 crore rupees infrastructure projects in Jammu &amp; Kashmir over the past five years including this Chenani-Nashri tunnel with a cost of 2,600 crore rupees. He said these infrastructure projects will be major game changers for the people of the state, bringing employment and socio-economic development.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Gadkari said, the Centre is committed to overall development and prosperity of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and roads play a pivotal role in this.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | October 25, 2019 8:45 AM
J&K: Govt renames Chenani-Nashri tunnel after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee