‘J&K too witnessed these positive changes’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 12: Maintaining that 11 years of Modi Government have redefined contours of governance, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Jammu and Kashmir too has witnessed these positive changes setting tone for significant role in defining further growth of India on economic front.
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“Eleven years of the Narendra Modi Government have redefined the contours of Indian governance through a relentless focus on technology, transparency, and the empowerment of every citizen,” he said, while talking to media persons here today as part of the nationwide outreach programme marking the 11th anniversary of the Modi Government.
Claiming that the achievements of this period stand on four pillars: pro-people schemes, reform-driven decisions, technology-based delivery, and inclusive implementation, Dr Jitendra Singh noted that since 2014, the Modi Government has maintained a consistent trajectory of reform, performance, and delivery.
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He listed the series of Modi Government decisions, such as abolition of the colonial-era practice of attestation of documents by gazetted officers, elimination of interviews for non-gazetted Government posts, digital initiatives, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), etc, which curbed corruption and un-necessary hurdles in the system.
Highlighting India’s rise in the Global Innovation Index from 80th position in 2014 to 39th in 2025 and its emergence as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, Dr Jitendra Singh explained how the Government’s policies have nurtured entrepreneurship. Notably, he said, nearly 56 percent of patents filed in India now come from resident Indian innovators-a significant shift from previous trends when innovation was largely foreign-driven.
Dr Jitendra Singh also highlighted the implementation of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) model in education, where access to research journals and academic content is being streamlined. He referred to the New Education Policy as a structural reform that aligns with India’s aspirations and the need to democratise knowledge.
Maintaining that schemes like Ayushman Bharat have enabled lakhs of poor families to access healthcare service without financial hardship, the Minister further said that under the PM Awas Yojana, crores of homes have been built for the underprivileged while under the Jal Jeevan Mission, household tap connections have increased from around 50 percent to 80 percent .
“These are not just statistics, but transformations that have altered daily life in rural and semi-urban India,” he added.
Replying to a query on local relevance, Dr Jitendra Singh said Jammu and Kashmir, too has witnessed these changes firsthand. “J&K will define India’s further growth story as revival of tourism across the UT, discovery of lithium in Reasi district , lavender revolution in Bhaderwah and agri startups are all set to significantly contribute in economy at national level,” he predicted.
“From the development of traditional crafts like Kishtwar’s wool products to the inclusion of local artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, the Government has also ensured that remote and previously neglected areas are now active participants in national progress,” he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh said the Modi Government’s 11-year journey has not just been about schemes or slogans, but about changing the lived experience of being a citizen in India.
“From trust-based governance to technology-driven delivery, and from fighting corruption to empowering the last person in the queue, this period has marked a foundational shift,” he said.
Former Dy CM Kavinder Gupta, former Minister Priya Sethi and UT BJP Gen Secretary Vibodh Gupta were also present in the press conference.
Earlier, Dr Jitendra Singh, along with other senior leaders, inaugurated an exhibition showcasing major achievements of the Modi Government over the last 11 years.
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