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PremiumPM Modi in Jammu Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said 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 the BJP win 370 seats and NDA win 400 seats in the elections," he said.
PM Modi visited Jammu where he launched multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over ₹32,000 crore. He also distributed appointment orders to about 1,500 new Jammu and Kashmir government recruits.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a new terminal building at Jammu Airport.
Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation various rail projects in Jammu and Kashmir including the new rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan (48 Km) and the newly electrified Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan section (185.66 Km). Prime Minister will also flag off the first Electric Train in the valley and also train service between Sangaldan station & Baramulla station.
Check out live updates on PM Modi's visit to Jammu here,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the campuses of three Indian Institutes of Management, in Jammu, Bodh Gaya and Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday and laid the foundation stone of several projects worth ₹13,375 crore, including permanent campuses for three IITs, 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas and 13 Navodaya schools.
The prime minister dedicated, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of the campuses and buildings at a public function at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought the support of the country's women folk and said he wants to make one crore women in India "lakhpati didis".
During a public rally, the PM encouraged a self-help group (SHG) head Kirti of Basohli area of Kathua district to leverage the loan scheme under livelihood scheme and contribute to the success of rural women.
Kirti, whose SHG had purchased three cows and repaid the loan, has now a big cowshed due to the efforts of several women.
She said, "The lives of women are changing and they are becoming the engines of change in rural India. The credit of the changes goes to such schemes gifted to us by the prime minister".
Lauding Kirti for her contribution, the PM sought support from the country's women folk and said he wants to make one crore women in India "lakhpati didis".
She replied saying she will fully support Modi's mission of "lakhpati didis".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched several development projects in Jammu on Tuesday slammed the opposition, saying that the region, now a Union Territory, had to "bear the brunt of dynastic politics" for decades.
Addressing a mass gathering here, PM Modi said that the political parties who have indulged in dynastic politics have only cared about their own interest.
After abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir moving towards balanced development, says PM Modi in Jammu.
Article 370 and termed it as the ‘biggest hurdle in development’. “Now, we have removed the hurdle," Modi added.
"There was a time when schools were burnt, today schools are being decorated. Today, health facilities are improving rapidly in Jammu and Kashmir. Before 2014, there were 4 medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, now there are 12 medical colleges…," PM Modi said.
"How beautifully Jammu and Kashmir is shining…the world will notice this sparkle of the cuurent status of the union territory," PM Modi asked the public to switch on mobile phones' flashlights.
“After abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir moving towards balanced development," PM Modi said.
“Our government will boost tourism in Jammu-Kashmir that people will forget going to Switzerland," PM Modi.
“Last year more than 2 crore of tourists arrived in Jammu and Kashmir," PM Modi said.
"Record number of schools, colleges, universities established in India in last 10 years; in Jammu-Kashmir alone, 50 new degree colleges set up," PM Modi said.
“I am here to request you to help BJP get 370 seats (in Lok Sabha) and help NDA cross 400 seats," PM modi said in Jammu.
“The biggest hurdle in development was Article 370. Now our government has removed it," PM Modi said.
“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…," PM Modi said.
“I fulfilled promised I made in 2014 at this venue. Today we have IIT and IIM in Jammu. This is what you call Modi's Guarantee", PM Modi said on Tuesday.
PM Modi said, "Jammu and Kashmir has been victim of family-run parties who only thought of themselves. We will ensure the union territory is free of dynasty politics.
"Will replace Parivarvaad with Vikas (Dynasty politics will be replaced with development)," he added.
Taking a veiled attack against Congress, PM Modi said, “Govt's who are concerned about their families do not think of youths of state".
“No deserving citizen will be deprived of benefits. This is Modi's guarantee," PM Modi said.
PM Modi said, “ First time in history a government has come to your doors. I pormise to make the union territory developed. You all will get benefits of BJP government schemes".
PM Modi said, “First time a government has come to your doors. I promise to make Jammu-Kashmir completely developed. You all will be benefitted from BJP government schemes".
PM Modi thanked thousands of locals who came to see him at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. “Despite rain and snow, you all gathered here. It is amazing! I have heard that some people have installed big screens in nearby areas for watching the event", he said.
PM Modi distributed appointment letters to about 1,500 newly recruited government employees in Jammu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of various government schemes as part of the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu' programme in Jammu.
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said that in Jammu and Kashmir, "Incidents of terrorism have been reduced by 75%. Now protest calendar is not issued, and stone pelting is now history. Markets, schools, and universities now remain open throughout the year".
PM Narendra Modi flagged off the first Electric Train in the valley. He also flagged off train service between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth ₹32,5000 crore in Jammu on Tuesday.
The projects relate to several sectors including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, civic infrastructure, among others.
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha felicitated PM Narendra Modi during the public programme in Jammu.
PM Narendra Modi being felicitated by Jammu and Kasmir LG Manoj Sinha during the public programme in Jammu.
PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu
PM will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹30,500 crore.
Locals express excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu today.
PM will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹30,500 crore.
On PM Modi to flag off the first electric train in the valley and train service between Sangaldan station & Baramulla station today, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah says, "...We needed it. It is important for our tourism and people. This is a big step that has been taken today. I congratulate the Railway Ministry, PM Modi for this..."
In a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects on February 20.
Among the key highlights, PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the new 48 km rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, costing ₹15,863 crore and the newly electrified 185.66 km Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan rail section, valued at ₹470.23 cr.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit, security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors worth over ₹30,500 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Sangaldan Rail Section.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu today, Dr. Manoj Singh Gaur, the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, stated that the Prime Minister would officially open the IIT Jammu complex.
He added that the academic facility is equipped with 52 laboratories, 104 faculty offices, and 27 lecture halls.
PM Narendra Modi had said this about IITs and IIMs in Jammu in 2013
Today, Prime Minister will inaugurate the permanent campus of IIM Jammu. He will also inaugurate AIIMS Vijaypur (Samba), Jammu and also dedicate to the nation academic complex and hostel buildings of IIT Jammu.
PM Modi will inaugurate three new campuses of IIMs in the country, viz IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Visakhapatnam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over ₹32,000 crore.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the projects relate to several sectors, including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure, among others.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will distribute appointment orders to about 1500 new government recruits of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security has been heightened in Jammu in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here today
The PM will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹30,500 crore.
PM Narendra Modi will be inaugurating AIIMS Vijaypur in Jammu on Tuesday (20 February). In 2019, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Vijaypur (Samba), Jammu.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu, police have declared Jammu district as a no-fly zone (temporary red zone) until 11 pm on February 20.
The following directions have been issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police Jammu by virtue of Section 22(2) of the notification of the Ministry of Civil Aviation regarding Drone Rules 2021.
It is pertinent to mention that under Rule 49 of Drone Rules 2021, police can take cognisance of the contravention of Rule 22 and Rule 27 of Drone Rules 2021, which are cognisable and non-compoundable.
"On Tuesday, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the complex in virtual mode. The academic complex has 52 labs, 104 faculty offices...and 27 lecture halls...The campus has hostel facilities for around 1,450 students...More than 1,400 students have been registered in various programmes currently," IIT Jammu Director told ANI on Monday.
“A big boost to all-round development! I look forward to being in Jammu tomorrow, 20th February to inaugurate key development works which will boost ‘Ease of Living.’ It will also be a landmark day for the education sector as various institutions including IITs and IIMs will get permanent campuses," PM Modi wrote on X.
“Delighted that AIIMS Jammu will be inaugurated tomorrow. This will cater to the healthcare needs of the region and will benefit several people," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday.
The Prime Minister is set to unveil several railway initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir, including the inauguration of a new rail route spanning from Banihal to Khari to Sumber to Sangaldan, covering a distance of 48 kilometres.
In a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects on February 20.
Among the key highlights, PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the new 48 km rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, costing ₹15,863 crore and the newly electrified 185.66 km Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan rail section, valued at ₹470.23 cr.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu today, Dr. Manoj Singh Gaur, the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, stated that the Prime Minister would officially open the IIT Jammu complex.
He added that the academic facility is equipped with 52 laboratories, 104 faculty offices, and 27 lecture halls.
"On Tuesday, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the complex in virtual mode. The academic complex has 52 labs, 104 faculty offices...and 27 lecture halls...The campus has hostel facilities for around 1,450 students...More than 1,400 students have been registered in various programmes currently," IIT Jammu Director told ANI on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over ₹32,000 crore.
