In a significant development push for Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spearheaded the inauguration, dedication, and foundation stone laying of multiple developmental ventures totaling over Rs 32000 crores. These projects span diverse sectors including transport, healthcare, railway, and tourism.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crores in Jammu. The projects relate to several sectors including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure among others.
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He mentioned the expansion work of Jammu Airport, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari by rail, and the flagging off of trains running from Srinagar to Sangaldan and Sangaldan to Baramulla. The day is not far when people will be able to travel across the country by taking a train from Kashmir. Speaking about the huge campaign of electrification of railways underway in the country, the people of Jammu and Kashmir got the first electric train today.
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Rail Projects:
- The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation various rail projects in Jammu & Kashmir including the new rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan (48 Km) and the newly electrified Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan section (185.66 Km).
- He also flagged off the first Electric Train in the valley and also train service between Sangaldan station & Baramulla station.
- The commissioning of the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section is significant as it features the usage of Ballast Less Track (BLT) all along the route providing a better riding experience to the passengers.
- Also, India’s longest transportation tunnel T-50 (12.77 Km) lies in this portion between Khari-Sumber. The rail projects will improve connectivity, ensure environmental sustainability and boost the overall economic development of the region.
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Conclusion:
This foundation stone of projects underscores Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to bolstering infrastructure and fostering growth in the region, as the valley has got its first electric train. The electrification of railway lines including other railway projects will improve connectivity, ensure environmental sustainability and boost the overall economic development of the region.
Source: PIB- Press Release | Featured Image Credit: Northern Railway
