PM Modi inaugurates Kashmir rail link, launches major J&K projects
Sangaldan (J&K):
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Friday inaugurated a rail link connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, flagged off
Vande Bharat trains
connecting Katra and Srinagar, laid foundation stones and dedicated to the nation multiple projects worth over ₹46,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir.
The projects that Modi inaugurated included the world's highest rail bridge over the Chenab river and India's first cable-stayed rail bridge over the Anji River. Addressing a gathering in Katra, the PM said this event was a grand celebration of India's unity and determination. "We have always invoked Maa Bharati with deep reverence, saying 'from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari'. Today, this has become a reality even in our railway network," said Modi.
Modi laid the foundation stone for a new medical college in Jammu. "It is a privilege for our government that this ambitious railway project gained momentum during our tenure and has now been successfully completed. The challenges encountered - like the difficult terrain, extreme weather conditions and falling rocks in the mountains - make the project immensely tough and demanding," said Modi.
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"Kashmir's apples will now reach major markets across India at lower costs, making trade more efficient... Dry fruits and Kashmir's renowned Pashmina shawls, along with other traditional handicrafts, will be easily transported to every corner of the country, strengthening the region's artisanal industry," said Modi. Modi observed while people travel to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, the Chenab Bridge surpasses it in height, making it not only a crucial infrastructure achievement but also an emerging tourist attraction.
"These landmark projects will not only boost tourism but also benefit various sectors of the economy, creating new opportunities for businesses and industries." He said Kathua-Jammu Highway is being upgraded into a six-lane expressway, while Akhnoor-Poonch sector is being widened.
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He said 400 villages in J&K, previously lacking all-weather connectivity, are now being linked with 1,800 km of newly constructed roads.
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