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Three key road projects worth Rs 99 crore approved for Ajmer

Ajmer, June 23 (UNI) The Centre approved three major road projects worth Rs 99 crore for the Ajmer parliamentary constituency on Monday.

The projects were approved under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme for the financial year 2024-25.

Union Minister and Ajmer MP Bhagirath Choudhary thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for the approval, saying it will not only improve travel facilities but also boost local trade, education, health, and employment opportunities.

The MP said his efforts will focus on ensuring comprehensive and balanced development of the Ajmer region, especially areas that have been deprived of development so far.

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