Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam visited Pir Ki Gali on Tuesday to take stock of the ongoing road improvement works being undertaken on the Mughal Road, an official spokesman said.
The Chief Secretary, according to the spokesman, directedChief Engineer, Mughal Road to expeditiously complete the various surfaceimprovement works, protection works and side drainage works along the MughalRoad. He also stressed on introducing various shortand long term engineering solutions to significantly improve the roadconditions and minimize disruptions. During the visit, the Chief Secretaryreiterated his earlier directions regarding development of tourisminfrastructure including various wayside amenities at PirkiGali and also atother locations along the Mughal Road. He directed for construction of tea andfood stalls for tourists and shelter sheds for nomads at various locations. TheChief Secretary also directed for installing signages’ regarding waysideamenties including toilet blocks for convenience of the people. Deputy CommissionerPoonch Rahul Yadav, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, AijazAsad, Deputy Commissioner ShopianDrOwaisAhmed, DIG Rajouri Pooch Range Vivek Gupta, SSP Poonch, SSP Rajouri besidesother senior officers were also present on the occasion.