In a major boost to the Railway infrastructure, connectivity and the petrochemicals sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid foundation stone, dedicated Railway projects worth over Rs 85,000 crores that will shape the economic trajectory of various states and UTs.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called this a significant day for railway connectivity & infrastructure in the country.
He said that he is grateful to PM Narendra Modi for revolutionising rail infra & connectivity in J&K.
“The opening of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) at Srinagar railway station will ensure quality medicines at affordable prices to passengers & livelihood opportunities to many”, he said.
LG Sinha said, “One Station One Product'(OSOP) stalls at Anantnag, Pampore, Pattan, Kakapora, Panzgam, Sadoor, Mazhom, Awantipora, Banihal, Baramulla, Budgam, Jammu, Qazigund, Katra, Srinagar, Bijbehara, Kathua will provide additional income opportunities to artisans from marginal sections.”
“OSOP will promote rich heritage of these areas and it will also strengthen ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘One District One Product Campaign’. These stalls will provide passengers the opportunity to experience and purchase authentic local goods”, he said.
He said that PM has also gifted a Gati Shakti Terminal at Samba & Rail Coach Restaurant at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. “Gati Shakti terminal will play a pivotal role in bolstering transportation networks and streamlining movement of goods across the region”, he said.
