Doda (NVI): Union Minister RK Singh today said the Centre is committed to equitable and fast-track development of projects in Jammu and Kashmir while asserting that raising the living standards of the people from every community in the region is also one of the goals of the Narendra Modi government.
The Union Minister of State for Power was addressing a gathering at a public outreach programme here along with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. In his address, the Union Minister said that the central government aims at long-term initiatives for the equitable and sustainable development of the Union Territory.
He said the people in J&K must avail benefits of various centrally sponsored schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM-KISAN, PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana), etc.
The minister also highlighted the achievements of various government schemes like 100% implementation of DDUGJY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana) and PMDP(R) (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) in 252 villages of Jammu, besides issuance of 42,000 KCC (Kisan Credit Card) cards, issuance of soil health cards, effective implementation of PM-KISAN in the district.
Also present on the occasion, Advisor to J&K L-G Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar appreciated the district administration for carrying out various welfare programmes successfully. He also ensured that the demands raised during the programme will be looked into and addressed accordingly.
The Advisor also highlighted the importance of Back to Village programme in addressing the basic issues of the people of rural areas at their door-steps.
Later, the Union Minister along with Advisor Bhatnagar inaugurated various stalls of line departments exhibiting their products and schemes to sensitise people of the area.
Earlier, the Union Minister laid the foundation stone of various mega projects of Power Department.
The Union Minister also e-inaugurated water sports center at Pul Doda, up-gradation of the electrical infrastructure of 12 shrines in Jammu region, and augmented transformation capacity from 50MVA -100MVA at 132/33KV Grid station Pounichak in district Jammu.
The projects were inaugurated in presence of Advisor Bhatnagar, M Raju- Secretary PDD, Yasha Mudgal- MD JPDCL, and DDC Doda Dr Sagar D Doifode.
