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Highlights of Prime Minister’s development package for Jammu and Kashmir

Published By : Admin | November 7, 2015 | 17:35 IST
Prime Minister Modi announces ₹ 80,000 crore development package for Jammu and Kashmir
GoI allots ₹ 7854 crore package for flood relief, reconstruction & flood management in J&K
GoI allots ₹ 42611 crore for road and highway projects in J&K
GoI allots ₹ 11708 crore for power, new and renewable energy, ₹ 4900 crore for health in J&K
GoI allots ₹ 2600 crore for Human Resource Development, Skill Development and sports in J&K
GoI allots ₹ 529 crore for Agriculture and Food Processing, ₹ 2241 crore for tourism in Jammu and Kashmir
GoI allots ₹ 2312 crore for Urban Development in Jammu and Kashmir
GoI allots ₹ 5263 crore for Security and Welfare of displaced people in J&K
GoI allots ₹ 50 crore for Pashmina Promotion Project in 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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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his heartfelt gratitude for completing 23 years as the head of a government. Shri Modi recalled his time as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and said that Gujarat emerged as a shining example of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,’ ensuring prosperity for all sections of society. Reflecting on the past decade, the Prime Minister said that India’s developmental strides have ensured that our country is being viewed with utmost optimism globally. He reassured the citizens he would keep working tirelessly and not rest till the collective goal of a Viksit Bharat is realised.

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“#23YearsOfSeva…

A heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has sent their blessings and good wishes as I complete 23 years as the head of a government. It was on October 7, 2001, that I took on the responsibility of serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. It was the greatness of my Party, @BJP4India, to task a humble Karyakarta like me with the responsibility of heading the state administration.”

“When I assumed office as CM, Gujarat was facing numerous challenges - the 2001 Kutch Earthquake, before that a Super Cyclone, a massive drought, and the legacy of many decades of Congress misrule like loot, communalism and casteism. Powered by Jana Shakti, we rebuilt Gujarat and propelled it to new heights of progress, even in a sector like agriculture, for which the state was not traditionally known.”

“During my 13 years as Chief Minister, Gujarat emerged as a shining example of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,’ ensuring prosperity for all sections of society. In 2014, the people of India blessed my Party with a record mandate, thus enabling me to serve as Prime Minister. This was a historic moment, as it marked the first time in 30 years that a party secured a full majority.”

“Over the past decade, we have been able to address several challenges our nation faces. Over 25 crore people have been freed from the clutches of poverty. India has become the fifth largest economy and this has particularly helped our MSMEs, StartUps sector and more. New avenues of prosperity have opened for our hardworking farmers, Nari Shakti, Yuva Shakti and the poor as well as marginalized sections of society.”

“India’s developmental strides have ensured that our country is being viewed with utmost optimism globally. The world is keen to engage with us, invest in our people and be a part of our success. At the same time, India is working extensively to overcome global challenges be it climate change, improving healthcare, realising SDGs and more.”

“Much has been achieved over the years but there is still more to be done. The learnings over these 23 years enabled us to come up with pioneering initiatives which have made an impact both nationally and globally. I assure my fellow Indians that I will keep working tirelessly, with even more vigour in service of the people. I will not rest till our collective goal of a Viksit Bharat is realised.”