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- Time of India
'Historic steps taken to make youth self-reliant and capable': Uttarakhand CM Dhami applauds PM Modi on 11 years of NDA
on Friday applauded prime minister on the completion of 11 years of the NDA government and stated that steps had been taken to make the youth self-reliant and capable. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that several youth employment schemes had helped people become job creators and brought the country to the global stage under the leadership of the PM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In the last 11 years, under the leadership of the respected prime minister Shri@narendramodiji, historic steps have been taken to make the youth self-reliant and capable. Schemes like Startup India, , Skill India, National Education Policy and have not only provided employment opportunities to the youth but have also moved them forward in the direction of becoming job creators. Today, the youth of India is making its mark not only in the country but also on the global stage, so the credit for this goes to the visionary thinking of the Honourable prime minister," Dhami wrote in a post. Further, he wrote that the Uttarakhand government had helped the youth become self-reliant by recruiting them under several schemes and government jobs. "Following the footsteps of the Central Government, our government has done unprecedented work towards youth welfare. Record number of recruitments in government jobs and various schemes like Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana, Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme have paved the way for the youth of the state to become self-reliant," the post further read. Earlier in the day, the PM, highlighting the continuous efforts of his government to empower youth, said that it was a matter of "great" happiness that the youth were playing a leading role in nation-building. In a post on X, the prime minister said that with the new education policy and focus on skill development and start-ups, the youth of the country have become important partners in the resolution of 'Developed India'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In the last 11 years, our government has made continuous efforts to empower the youth. With the new education policy and focus on skill development and start-ups, our youth have become important partners in the resolution of 'Developed India'. It is a matter of great happiness for us that today the youth of the country is playing a leading role in nation building," 's post on X read. The year 2025 marks 11 years of prime minister Narendra Modi's government. The centre, on this occasion, released an ebook highlighting its achievements over the last 11 years.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
PM Modi inaugurates ₹43,780-crore Chenab rail bridge, world's tallest arch; 272-km USBRL rail link to Kashmir now complete
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Chenab railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing as the tallest railway arch bridge globally, the structure marks the conclusion of a 42-year effort to connect Kashmir to the rest of India through rail. The inauguration was attended by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Vande Bharat now runs between Jammu and Srinagar The event also saw the launch of a Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar, creating the first train link between the Jammu region and the Kashmir valley. The train is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) and is equipped to handle extreme winter conditions, including sub-zero temperatures as low as -20°C. 'PM @narendramodi at the Chenab Bridge. The state-of-the-art bridge will improve connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar,' posts PMO India (@PMOIndia). USBRL Project: A feat across the Himalayas The USBRL stretches 272 km through the rugged Himalayan landscape and is completely electrified. It features 36 tunnels with a combined length of 119 km and 943 bridges, and has been constructed at a cost of ₹43,780 crore. Key sections of the line were opened in phases—Qazigund-Baramulla in 2009, Qazigund-Banihal in 2013, Udhampur-Katra in 2014, and Banihal-Sangaldan in February 2024. Train designed for harsh terrain and all-weather operation The newly introduced Vande Bharat Express is designed to endure the challenges of the region. Features like heated windshields, thermal insulation, and advanced heating systems ensure that the train can run comfortably in freezing conditions and serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir year-round. This new railway infrastructure is expected to improve trade, tourism, and daily mobility across the region.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kashmir rail link today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on June 6 that connect Kashmir Valley with the country's railway network. The Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge built between Bakkal and Kauri villages in Reasi district, is five times higher than Delhi's Qutub Minar and several meters higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This will be PM's first visit to J&K after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. 'Jammu-Kashmir is ready to witness history being made — just two more days…The biggest civil engineering challenge of Indian Railways so far has now become our pride! On June 6, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji will inaugurate the world's highest Chenab Bridge,' Union minister Jitendra Singh posted on X. He said this is not just a bridge, but the identity of a self-reliant India and the foundation of a bright future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Famous Celebrities With Unexpected Degrees Learn More Undo This railway link to Kashmir is part of the ambitious border infrastructure development plan of the central government aimed at providing all-weather connectivity to the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Earlier this year, the PM inaugurated the 6.5-km long Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway in Gagangir area of Ganderbal district in central Kashmir for round-the-year connectivity to Sonamarg and further to Ladakh. In October 2024, seven workers, including a doctor, who worked at the construction site of Z-Morh, were killed. The Zojila tunnel, also in Sonamarg, that would provide round the year connectivity to Ladakh, is also in the final phase of construction. Live Events Other than the people-to-people connect, these projects will ensure smooth movement of the armed forces personnel and their equipment towards the border areas both in J&K and Ladakh, which are prone to militant attacks. The inauguration of this railway link was delayed a few times by the authorities due to unknown reasons. The Pir Panchal mountains from where this railway link passes has seen an uptick in militant activity over the past few years and mostly foreign infiltrators are active in this area. Officials informed that all the tunnels are under CCTV surveillance and every stretch of the track would be monitored round the clock. On June 6, the PM will dedicate the Chenab rail bridge to the public and is likely to travel by train to Katra and en route, will inspect India's first cable-stayed bridge over Anji Khad. The PM is likely to interact with the railway engineers, including retired employees, involved in the project. At Katra, he will flag off the Vande Bharat train from Katra to north Kashmir's Baramulla and another from Baramulla to Katra, signalling the completion of the project to link Kashmir by railway network. He is likely to address a public rally as well. The train operates along the 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), with over two dozen tunnels and 49 small and big bridges in the Katra-Banihal section. The train will provide all-weather connectivity to Kashmir as the only highway connecting Jammu with Kashmir was acutely affected by harsh weather conditions, landslides, snow and rainfall in winter months. The travel time between Delhi and Srinagar will be around 13 hours, but for now the passengers have to change trains at Katra station and go through fresh security checks. This was declared as a project of national importance in March 2002. Construction work on the bridge began in 2004 but was suspended in 2008-09 considering the safety issues due to frequent high-velocity winds in the area. However, the work was resumed in 2010 and once completed, the bridge will be able to withstand wind speeds up to 260 kilometers per hour. 'The bridge has a lifespan of 120 years,' said a civil engineer, who has worked on Chenab Bridge for over eight years now. As per Indian Railways, the bridge falls under seismic zone IV. The construction of the bridge is hailed as a major step towards railway connectivity. While it also has a security set-up against any possible terror attack, the bridge can withstand 8 magnitude earthquakes and high-intensity blasts.
