Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 15: Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir DDC elections, has stated, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has made Jammu & Kashmir a key priority area in his strategy for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. He has not only taken a special interest in the development of the region but also put it on the superhighway of growth, the Minister added.
Thakur said, “Prime Minister Modi has accelerated the development process started by former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee. From strengthening security, social welfare and securing the lives and livelihoods of the people to ensuring individual democratic rights and building a conducive environment for investment are the hallmarks of Modi Government towards J&K’’, he added.
Thakur said, “J&K will soon emerge as an educational hub, the IIT, IIM, IIMC, AIIMS will expand educational opportunities for the youth. We want the youth of J&K to compete with the rest of India and achieve their aspirations. Expanding infrastructure and investment in the UT will provide them avenues for employment and setting up enterprises.”
Thakur said, “Economic growth requires world class infrastructure and we have promised this under PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Nearly 11,517 km in total length, 1858 roads, 84 bridges have already been constructed. Another 1961 km in total length, 3261 roads and 243 bridges have been approved as part of infrastructure projects by Modi Government. In fact the Srinagar to Leh connectivity has been improved by the Rs 9000 crore Zozila Tunnel; which again is a historic milestone.”
Thakur further said, “We have augmented power infrastructure at the cost of Rs 54,593 crore which will increase 6298 MW worth of electricity production. For the past four decades only 3000 MW electricity production was there, however, we have ensured in the next four years it is scaled up by adding another 3000 MW. Srinagar – Leh Transmission Line along with 220KV Srinagar – Kargil – Leh power transmission system is another historic initiative towards providing power security to this region”, he added.
He said Jammu and Kashmir regions will get two lakh smart meters, which will stop theft and bring transparency. Not only will this brighten up the lives of people in this region but also get the wheels of industry moving, he added.
Thakur added, “We are investing in educational, health, power and public infrastructure such as roads and bridges because we want to set a strong foundation for growth of this region. J&K is a crucial factor in the economic strategy and growth of India’s economy,” he added.
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