He said plans were also in progress for a park at Jamando to attract visitors. Shaheen announced that an internal circular road linking Mangit and Mahoo had been proposed at an estimated cost of Rs. 5 mn, with construction expected to start shortly. Projects to improve connectivity to Mangit and the Bajnari road were also being planned.
In the power sector, separate 11 kV feeders for Neel and Ukhral were commissioned on Thursday at the 33/11 kV Receiving Station in Ramsoo. Shaheen said feeder segregation met another long-standing public demand and would improve distribution, reduce interruptions and provide more reliable supply to Neel, Ukhral, Ramsoo and adjoining areas. He added that feeder segregation, receiving-station augmentation and related upgrades were being undertaken across the constituency.
Shaheen said development initiatives undertaken during the past two years had focused on infrastructure deficiencies and essential public services in Banihal–Gool. These included strengthening healthcare facilities, upgrading school buildings, improving major roads, extending connectivity to unconnected habitations and constructing bridges in areas facing transport difficulties. Sports infrastructure and tourism were also receiving attention through eco-parks, recreational parks and related facilities.
Work on several projects had begun, while additional proposals remained at different planning stages. Shaheen described Mangit and Mahoo as priority areas and said efforts would focus on basic infrastructure in remote and underserved villages. He said implementation of a new phase involving major projects would be accelerated in the coming months, and thanked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and relevant departments for their support. He reiterated his commitment to extending development to every village, particularly those that had remained neglected for decades.