Highlights of Prime Minister’s development package for Jammu and Kashmir
Highlights of
Prime Minister’s development package for Jammu and Kashmir
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today announced a Rs. 80,000 crore rupee development package for Jammu and Kashmir. Following are the highlights of the package.
Flood relief, reconstruction and flood management – Rs. 7854 crore
This includes monetary help to people for reconstruction of damaged houses and for infrastructure; restoration of livelihood for traders and small businessmen; a plan for comprehensive flood management of the River Jhelum and its tributaries; and Jhelum-Tawi flood reconstruction project;
Road and highway projects – Rs. 42611 crore
This includes construction of Zojila tunnel; semi ring roads in Jammu and Srinagar; projects under Bharat Mala for better connectivity; and upgradation of important highway and other projects in the State.
Power, New and Renewable Energy – Rs. 11708 crore
This includes augmentation of power infrastructure and distribution systems; solar power; small hydro projects.
Health - Rs 4900 crore
This includes creation of two AIIMS-like institutions in capital cities of the State, and support for creation of infrastructure in hospitals and Primary Health Centres.
Human Resource Development, Skill Development and sports – Rs. 2600 crore
This includes establishment of IIT and IIM in Jammu; stepping up efforts under the HIMAYAT scheme to train one lakh youth over five years, and augmenting sports infrastructure.
Agriculture and Food Processing – Rs 529 crore
This includes support for horticulture, and creation of cold storage facilities
Tourism –Rs. 2241 crore
This includes new projects and tourist circuits, and setting up of 50 tourist villages.
Urban Development – Rs. 2312 crore
This includes amounts under Smart Cities and Swachh Bharat missions; and for infrastructure in towns of Jammu and Kashmir.
Security and Welfare of displaced people – Rs. 5263 crore
This includes amounts towards jobs for Kashmiri migrants, rehabilitation of families from Chhamb and PoK, construction of houses, and setting up of five India Reserve Battalions. The India Reserve Battalions will create 4000 jobs for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pashmina Promotion Project – Rs. 50 crore
Total package amount – Rs. 80,068 crore
These amounts are over and above the amounts already committed, including Rs. 837 crore under Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund and Rs. 1000 crore given to the State after last year’s floods.
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PM in Jammu and
Kashmir
Addresses public meeting in
Srinagar; announces Rs. 80,000 crore package for the State
Inaugurates 450 MW Baglihar Hydro Electric Project Stage-II; lays Foundation Stone of 4-laning of Udhampur-Ramban and Ramban-Banihal section of National Highway 44 at Chanderkote, Ramban
Inaugurates 450 MW Baglihar Hydro Electric Project Stage-II; lays Foundation Stone of 4-laning of Udhampur-Ramban and Ramban-Banihal section of National Highway 44 at Chanderkote, Ramban
The Prime
Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today announced a development package of eighty
thousand crore rupees for the State of Jammu and Kashmir. In his address at the
Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar, Shri Narendra Modi recalled former Prime
Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee's message of Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat,
Insaniyat.
"India is not complete without Kashmiriyat," the Prime Minister said, mentioning the Sufi tradition of India.
He praised the people of the state for reposing their faith in Jamhooriyat (democracy) and said that the progress of Jammu and Kashmir had to be based on Insaniyat.
The Prime Minister said his Government worked for "Sabka saath, sabka vikas," and therefore, it was essential for development to reach all parts of the country. He said the State of Jammu and Kashmir should return once again to the days when people from all parts of India saved money to visit the State. He said that besides tourism, attention was being given to sectors such as Pashmina, and Saffron.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 450 MW Baglihar Hydro Electric Project Stage-II; and laid the Foundation Stone of 4-laning of Udhampur-Ramban and Ramban-Banihal section of National Highway 44 at Chanderkote, Ramban.
He spoke of the initiatives of the Union Government in renewable energy generation, and the ambitious target of 175 GW of renewable energy. He said this was the best way to combat the global issue of climate change.
The Prime Minister said the Rs. 80,000 crore package for Jammu and Kashmir, which he announced in Srinagar, would give new strength to the State, and generate employment for youth.
"India is not complete without Kashmiriyat," the Prime Minister said, mentioning the Sufi tradition of India.
He praised the people of the state for reposing their faith in Jamhooriyat (democracy) and said that the progress of Jammu and Kashmir had to be based on Insaniyat.
The Prime Minister said his Government worked for "Sabka saath, sabka vikas," and therefore, it was essential for development to reach all parts of the country. He said the State of Jammu and Kashmir should return once again to the days when people from all parts of India saved money to visit the State. He said that besides tourism, attention was being given to sectors such as Pashmina, and Saffron.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 450 MW Baglihar Hydro Electric Project Stage-II; and laid the Foundation Stone of 4-laning of Udhampur-Ramban and Ramban-Banihal section of National Highway 44 at Chanderkote, Ramban.
He spoke of the initiatives of the Union Government in renewable energy generation, and the ambitious target of 175 GW of renewable energy. He said this was the best way to combat the global issue of climate change.
The Prime Minister said the Rs. 80,000 crore package for Jammu and Kashmir, which he announced in Srinagar, would give new strength to the State, and generate employment for youth.
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Delegation of
artists and writers led by Shri Anupam Kher call on PM
A delegation of 51 artists and writers led by Shri Anupam Kher, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. They had submitted a memorandum to the President earlier in the day.
They expressed concern over what they described as a protest with a political agenda by a section of people to tarnish the image of the country, and derail the development initiatives of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister stated that Indian culture goes beyond tolerance, and talks of acceptance.
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