RK News Service Srinagar, June 9: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Sumbal–Bandipora–Gurez road stretch in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major step forward in a long-pending connectivity project for the region. Meanwhile, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has welcomed the decision to float a tender describing it as a significant step towards strengthening connectivity in North Kashmir. Inam Un Nabi said the matter was personally raised by Member of Parliament Er Rashid during a meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the Parliament Chamber during the last Winter Session.