PM Modi announces Rs.80,000 crore special package to J&K

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an 80,000 crore rupee package for all-round development of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a rally at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar, Mr Modi said that this is just the beginning, which will change the state's fortune, give strength to its youth and build a modern Kashmir. He said, the state should become a model of development, and its progress should be based on democracy and humanity.

The Prime Minister



said, the solution to every problem is in providing employment to the youth. He said, he wants to bring back the glorious days of Jammu and Kashmir.

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 450 Mega Watt Baglihar Hydro Electric Power Project Stage-II at Ramban in Jammu. He will also lay the foundation stone for four-laning of Udhampur-Ramban and Ramban-Banihal section of National Highway 44 at Chanderkote Ramban and address a gathering there.