Kumar Bahukhandi
Holistic Development and Digital Connectivity of Hilly Regions Are Our Priority: MP Brijmohan Agrawal
Raipur Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir): MP and senior BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal participated in a highly significant meeting regarding the development of the country’s hilly and remote regions in Pahalgam on Wednesday April 29, 2026 —marking the second and final day of the study tour by Parliament’s Estimates Committee.
The meeting primarily featured in-depth discussions on strengthening infrastructure, enhancing digital connectivity, and expanding the road network in hilly areas.
Committee member and MP Brijmohan Agrawal reiterated the resolve to extend the mainstream of development to the farthest corners of the country.
Digital Connectivity: Network to Reach Every Village
During the first session of the meeting, detailed deliberations were held with representatives from the Ministry of Communications, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and the Jammu & Kashmir administration regarding the challenges of mobile connectivity in hilly regions.
Offering key suggestions during the discussion, MP Brijmohan Agrawal stated that, despite geographical disparities, ensuring strong digital signals reach remote villages is imperative.
He suggested overcoming connectivity barriers by increasing the number of mobile towers and utilising alternative solutions such as satellite connectivity.
Agrawal asserted that unless digital connectivity is robustly strengthened, the benefits of government services—such as education, healthcare, and banking—cannot reach every citizen equitably.
National Highways: The Lifeline of Economic Progress
The second session featured comprehensive discussions with officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and NHIDCL regarding the expansion and strengthening of National Highways in the country’s hilly states.
Emphasising the importance of infrastructure, Brijmohan Agrawal stated, “A superior road network not only facilitates easier commute but also provides fresh momentum to regional economic activities. The existence of robust roads is a primary prerequisite for the flourishing of tourism and local trade.”
During the meeting, directives were issued to strike a balance between environmental protection and the use of modern technology in road construction, as well as to ensure the completion of road projects within their stipulated timelines.
Describing this two-day study tour as highly successful, MP Brijmohan Agarwal stated that this dialogue—between the Central Government, the concerned ministries, and the local administration—will prove to be a milestone in ensuring the holistic development and strengthening of infrastructure in the hilly regions.
Our objective is to ensure that no part of the country is left behind in the race for development. MP Brijmohan Agarwal noted.
