'Your Dreams Of 70 Years Will Be Fulfilled By Modi': PM Launches Projects Worth Over Rs 32,000 Cr In J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crore during his visit to Jammu on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 32000 crore in Jammu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Jammu and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects including education, aviation, road, railway, health, and petroleum worth over Rs 32,000 crore. 

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crore in Jammu.

The projects relate to several sectors including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure, among others. pic.twitter.com/94eXu19nSJ

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He was received by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister Jitendra Singh received PM Modi at the Jammu technical airport.

During the public address at Maulana Azad Stadium PM Modi said, "I have full faith in you and we will make 'Viksit Jammu and Kashmir.' Your dreams of 70 years will be fulfilled by Modi in the coming years. Earlier, only disappointing news of bombs, kidnappings and separation used to come from Jammu and Kashmir, but now Jammu and Kashmir is developing and moving forward."

#WATCH | Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "I have full faith in you and we will make 'Viksit Jammu and Kashmir.' Your dreams of 70 years will be fulfilled by Modi in the coming years. Earlier, only disappointing news of bombs, kidnappings and separation used to come from… pic.twitter.com/aIlbQQuKid

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"Jammu and Kashmir had to bear the brunt of dynastic politics for decades. They are only concerned about their families, not about your interests, your families...I am happy that Jammu and Kashmir is getting freedom from this dynastic politics," he said.

#WATCH | Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Jammu and Kashmir had to bear the brunt of dynastic politics for decades. They are only concerned about their families, not about your interests, your families...I am happy that Jammu and Kashmir is getting freedom from this… pic.twitter.com/vh3hVAViaP

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"In December 2013, when I had participated in BJP's Lalkar rally here, I raised the question of why educational institutions like IIT and IIM cannot be built in Jammu. We fulfilled those promises and today there is IIT and IIM in Jammu. That is why people 'Modi ki guarantee yani guarantee pura hone ki guarantee," he said.

#WATCH | Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "In December 2013, when I had participated in BJP's Lalkar rally here, I raised the question of why educational institutions like IIT and IIM cannot be built in Jammu. We fulfilled those promises and today there is IIT and IIM in… pic.twitter.com/jOaO5j8GBX

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"Article 370 was the biggest hurdle in the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP government has removed it. Now Jammu and Kashmir is moving towards overall development...Because of the abrogation of Article 370, I have asked people to help BJP win 370 seats and NDA win 400 seats in elections," PM Modi said.

#WATCH | Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Article 370 was the biggest hurdle in the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP government has removed it. Now Jammu and Kashmir is moving towards overall development...Because of the abrogation of Article 370, I have asked… pic.twitter.com/Fg4LX6ye3H

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He also presented appointment letters to 1500 newly recruited government officials in Jammu and Kashmir and met with beneficiaries of different initiatives as part of the 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu' campaign.

#WATCH | Jammu: PM Narendra Modi distributes appointment orders to new Government recruits of Jammu and Kashmir.

PM distributed appointment orders to about 1500 new Government recruits today. pic.twitter.com/FQ3TtQFUBK

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#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with beneficiaries of various government schemes as part of the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu programme in Jammu. pic.twitter.com/LkObC48LFs

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PM Modi also flagged the valley's first electric train as well as the train services between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. The inauguration of the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section holds importance as it incorporates the use of Ballast Less Track (BLT) throughout the entire route, ensuring an enhanced travel experience for passengers. Additionally, India's longest transportation tunnel T-50, spanning 12.77 kilometres, lies in this portion between Khari-Sumber.

#WATCH | Jammu: PM Narendra Modi flags off the first Electric Train in the valley and also the train service between Sangaldan station & Baramulla station. pic.twitter.com/VGB8yzfUbT

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Northern Railway Senior PRO Rajesh Khare while talking about the Srinagar- Sangaldan Rail Section inaugurated by PM Modi said, "The 90% part of the 48 km section is in tunnels...There is a tunnel, 12.77 km, it is the longest of all... Electrification has been done. The trains will run on electric energy." 

Jammu And Kashmir Is All Set To Embark Into A New Era Of Rail Connectivity, Growth And Development#ViksitBharatViksitJammuKashmir#PMinJammu @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @RailMinIndia @OfficeOfLGJandK @MIB_India @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @PIBSrinagar @HSVB2047… pic.twitter.com/0uT0UWQVA9

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AIIMS Jammu spans over 227 acres and has been established at a cost of over Rs 1660 crore at Jammu's Vijaypur. The state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with 720 beds, a medical college with 125 seats, an AYUSH Block with 30 beds, a nursing college with 60 seats, 18 Specialities and 17 Super Specialities, 20 Modular Operation Theatres, Emergency & Trauma Unit, and Intensive Care Unit among various other facilities.

Besides the inauguration of IIM and AIIMS Jammu, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for a new terminal building spreading over 40,000 sqm at the Jammu Airport. The building will be equipped with modern facilities and cater to 2000 passengers during peak hours.

He also dedicated to the nation various rail projects in Jammu & Kashmir including the newly electrified Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan section and a new rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan.

PM Modi laid the foundation stone of a Common User Facility Petroleum depot at Jammu which will be developed at a cost of Rs 667 crore. 

Several packages for boosting economic development, reducing traffic congestion, improving connectivity to popular tourist destinations, reducing time travel, and boosting the overall road infrastructure of the region will also be commissioned by PM Modi.