Srinagar, June 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir starting Thursday.
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During his visit to the Union Territory, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate 84 major development projects valued at over Rs 1,500 crore. These projects encompass a range of sectors, including road infrastructure, water supply schemes, and higher education facilities.
Key initiatives include the improvement of the Chenani-Patnitop-Nashri section, development of industrial estates, and the construction of six government degree colleges. Additionally, the Prime Minister will launch the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (JKCIP) Project, worth Rs 1,800 crore. This project, spanning 90 blocks across 20 districts, aims to benefit 300,000 households and cover 15 lakh beneficiaries.
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At approximately 6 pm today, PM Modi will attend the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event will showcase regional progress and inspire young achievers. The Prime Minister will inspect stalls, interact with young achievers, and distribute appointment letters to over 2,000 newly appointed government employees.
PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar
On June 21, the 10th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Modi will lead the celebrations at SKICC, Srinagar. Since 2015, PM Modi has spearheaded International Day of Yoga (IDY) events at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This year’s theme, 'Yoga for Self and Society,' underscores the dual role of yoga in promoting individual and societal well-being. PM Modi will address the gathering at the event, emphasizing the importance of yoga in fostering holistic health and community harmony.
