Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a big development program in Jammu and Kashmir today, signalling a watershed point in the region’s growth. The Prime Minister laid the groundwork and inaugurated 84 key projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore. These projects cover critical areas such as road infrastructure, water supply schemes, and higher education facilities, according to a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announcement. Among the highlighted projects are enhancements to the Chenani-Patnitop-Nashri Section, establishing Industrial Estates, and construction of six Government Degree Colleges.
Additionally, PM Modi launched the ambitious Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (JKCIP) Project, worth Rs 1,800 crore. This initiative is set to benefit 1.5 million beneficiaries across 90 Blocks spanning 20 districts in Jammu and Kashmir.
As a part of his itinerary in Jammu and Kashmir, PM participated in an event known as ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J &K’ which took place in Srinagar at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre. This was an opportunity to showcase how far the different parts have come and meet some of its young overachievers. The Prime Minister himself took time during this forum to speak with attendants while others were asked to showcase their products under one roof highlighting his dedication towards lending support among other things meant empowerment for young people living in the area.
In a symbolic gesture of governance and inclusivity, Prime Minister Modi distributed appointment letters to more than 2,000 newly appointed government officials during the visit. This action not only underscores the government’s efforts to bolster administrative capabilities but also aims to provide employment opportunities to the local populace.
During the visit of the Prime Minister, a multiple-layered security cordon was enforced in all parts of the Union Territory. To oversee drone activities and provide protection for guests, Srinagar, where the Prime Minister participated in programs, was referred to as a ‘Temporary Red Zone’.
The foundation stone laying, inaugurations, and project launches scheduled during PM Modi’s visit are expected to reshape the infrastructural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. The stated projects represent a holistic development strategy aimed at uplifting communities and catalyzing regional economic growth.
The visit shows the commitment of the federal government to the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on infrastructure, skills development for young people and economic prosperity. These schemes are expected to bring significant advantages for the common man, thus driving a deliberate new era of economic growth and opportunities in the Union Territory.
