2024-02-20 05:31 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore for J&K on February 20. The projects are related to several sectors, including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure, among others. Under the umbrella of several development projects, J&K is getting a bonanza of railway development projects. To enhance connectivity in J&K, PM Modi in Kashmir unveiled a new rail route on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL). The Rail route Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, covering a distance of 48 km has been gifted to J&K. Meanwhile, in a historic feat, Kashmir got its first Electric Train and train service is between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. As per the PM’s office, the rail projects will improve connectivity, ensure environmental sustainability, and boost the overall economic development of the region.
