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Modi in J&K LIVE UPDATES: PM inaugurates development projects in Leh
PM Modi in Jammu LIVE UPDATES: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Jammu, Srinagar and Leh to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects.
PM Modi in Jammu LIVE UPDATES: PM Modi had earlier visited Jammu, Srinagar and Leh on May 19, 2018, to lay the foundation stones of various infrastructure projects in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Jammu, Srinagar and Leh to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects. During the visit, the prime minister will also visit the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
PM Modi will unveil the plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone for AIIMS, Vijaypur and AIIMS, Awantipora, which “would transform the healthcare facilities, health education and training in the region”. He will also lay the foundation stone for the construction of Northern Regional Centre Campus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication at Jammu. The prime minister will also launch the University of Ladakh, which will be the first ever University in the region to be established under the University of Ladakh Act 2018.
Security has been heightened in the state ahead of prime minister’s visit. During Modi’s rally in Vijaypur today, Mohammad Haneef, the father of slain Armyman Aurangzeb, who was last year awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for fighting militants in the Valley, will join the BJP.
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped as part of efforts to ensure that the Prime Minister’s visit passes off smoothly, officials said. They said security personnel have been deployed across the valley in large numbers for maintaining law and order. Separatists groups have called for a complete shutdown in the valley to protest against Modi’s visit.
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Internet services snapped in Srinagar
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped as a precautionary measure Sunday as the Prime Minister visited Jammu and Kashmir. This was done as part of efforts to ensure that the Prime Minister's visit passes off smoothly, officials said. They said security personnel have been deployed across the valley in large numbers for maintaining law and order. Separatists groups have called for a complete shutdown in the valley to protest against Modi's visit.
Changes made to LAHDC Act: PM Modi
The Prime Minister went on to address the issue of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act. "Some changes have been made to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act and the council has been given more rights concerning the expenditures. Now the Autonomous Council releases the money sent for the region’s development."
PM Kissan benefits to reach Leh farmers
Talking about the recently announced farmer welfare scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, the prime minister said that the benefits of the scheme will also reach the farmers in Ladakh. In the Interim Budget 2019-2020, Goyal set aside Rs 75,000 crore towards the Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), under which farmers holding upto 2 hectares will get Rs 6,000 as assured income support every year.
Projects aimed at improving connectivity, tourism, employment: PM Modi
Talking about the projects launched today, the prime minister said, "The projects inaugurated today will help improve availability of electricity and connectivity of the region to rest of the country and the world, will increase tourism and emplyment opportunities."
आज जिन परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण और शिलान्यास हुआ है उनसे यहां बिजली मिलने के साथ लेह-लद्दाख की देश और दुनिया के दूसरे शहरों से कनेक्टिविटी सुधरेगी, पर्यटन बढ़ेगा, रोज़गार के अवसर बढ़ेंगे: पीएम श्री @narendramodi#NaMoInJKpic.twitter.com/WyeDOdjAUt
Centre dutybound to work on the development of the region: PM Modi
"This weather brings tough conditions for you. There is shortage of electricity and water, it creates problems in case of sickness. The Centre is dutybound to find solutions to these and that is why I keep visiting Leh-Ladakh and Jammu-Kashmir," Prime Minister Modi said.
ये मौसम आप सभी के लिए मुश्किलें लेकर आता है। बिजली और पानी की समस्या होती है, बीमारी की स्थिति में परेशानी होती है।
इन्हीं परेशानियों को दूर करने के लिए केंद्र सरकार पूरी तरह से प्रतिबद्ध है, इसलिए मैं खुद बार-बार लेह-लद्दाख और जम्मू-कश्मीर आता रहता हूं: पीएम #NaMoInJK
Addressing the people, the prime minister said, "The difficult conditions you live in and counter all the difficulties, it is a great inspiration for me to work for you dedicatedly. The affection you extend towards me, I will repay that through development."
PM Modi addresses the people
PM Modi begins his address to the people at the inaugural event of various projects in Leh.
Watch Video: PM meets people in Ladakh
The Prime Minister met the local people of Leh prior to the inaugural event on Sunday morning. He is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Airport in Leh.
Prime Minister inaugurates development projects in Leh
PM Modi Sunday inaugurated various development projects in Leh. The prime minister could be seen clad in the regional attire of Ladakh.
PM Modi inaugurates projects in Leh. (Source: Twitter/BJP)
PM Modi reaches Leh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh Sunday morning to inaugurate the Univerity of Leh. It will be the first-ever university in the Ladakh region of the state. It will be a cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi. The university will have administrative offices in Leh and Kargil.
PM Modi in Jammu
The prime minister will also digitally launch various projects under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). He will unveil plaques via video-conference to lay foundation stones of 54 new model degree colleges, 11 professional colleges and one women's university in the country. He will also inaugurate 16 model degree colleges, and 66 entrepreneurship, innovation and career hubs in the country.
Besides, he will lay the foundation stones of three model degree colleges in Kishtwar, Kupwara and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi will declare 100-per cent electrification of households in Jammu and Kashmir under the central government's Saubhagya Scheme. Modi will lay the foundation stone of 624-MW Kiru hydroelectric project in Kishtwar. It is a run-of-the-river project across the Chenab. He will also inaugurate the 9-MW Dah hydroelectric project. Located in Dah near village Datang, this project is a run-of-the-river scheme. Modi will dedicate to the nation the 220-KV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh transmission system. The foundation stone of this prestigious project was laid by Modi in August 2014.
The prime minister will lay the foundation stone of 1,640-metre span double-lane bridge over the Chenab river in Sajwal. The project will provide an alternative route for the population of Sajwal and Indri Pattian. With the completion of this bridge, the distance between Sajwal and Indri Pattian will be reduced to 5 km from 47 km earlier, the statement said.
Internet services snapped in Srinagar
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped as a precautionary measure Sunday as the Prime Minister visited Jammu and Kashmir. This was done as part of efforts to ensure that the Prime Minister's visit passes off smoothly, officials said. They said security personnel have been deployed across the valley in large numbers for maintaining law and order. Separatists groups have called for a complete shutdown in the valley to protest against Modi's visit.
Changes made to LAHDC Act: PM Modi
The Prime Minister went on to address the issue of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act. "Some changes have been made to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act and the council has been given more rights concerning the expenditures. Now the Autonomous Council releases the money sent for the region’s development."
PM Kissan benefits to reach Leh farmers
Talking about the recently announced farmer welfare scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, the prime minister said that the benefits of the scheme will also reach the farmers in Ladakh. In the Interim Budget 2019-2020, Goyal set aside Rs 75,000 crore towards the Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), under which farmers holding upto 2 hectares will get Rs 6,000 as assured income support every year.
Projects aimed at improving connectivity, tourism, employment: PM Modi
Centre dutybound to work on the development of the region: PM Modi
PM Modi in Leh
Addressing the people, the prime minister said, "The difficult conditions you live in and counter all the difficulties, it is a great inspiration for me to work for you dedicatedly. The affection you extend towards me, I will repay that through development."
PM Modi addresses the people
PM Modi begins his address to the people at the inaugural event of various projects in Leh.
Watch Video: PM meets people in Ladakh
Prime Minister inaugurates development projects in Leh
PM Modi Sunday inaugurated various development projects in Leh. The prime minister could be seen clad in the regional attire of Ladakh.
PM Modi inaugurates projects in Leh. (Source: Twitter/BJP)
PM Modi reaches Leh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh Sunday morning to inaugurate the Univerity of Leh. It will be the first-ever university in the Ladakh region of the state. It will be a cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi. The university will have administrative offices in Leh and Kargil.