Srinagar, October 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday interacted with a delegation of media representatives from Mumbai at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, highlighting the significant progress made in infrastructure development and connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir.
FollowPoliticsDuring the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the rapid modernisation of infrastructure in the Union Territory over the past few years. He described the establishment of Kashmir-to-Kanyakumari rail connectivity as a historic milestone in Jammu and Kashmir’s development journey.
Sinha said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the expansion of railway infrastructure is creating new opportunities for tourism, horticulture, industry and other economic sectors in the region.
He added that Jammu and Kashmir is moving towards peace and prosperity with renewed confidence, supported by improved connectivity and ongoing infrastructure development.
The Lieutenant Governor also stressed the importance of strengthening connectivity in border areas, stating that better transport infrastructure is essential not only for boosting the local economy but also for strengthening national security.
The Mumbai media delegation was accompanied by Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek and senior railway officials. The team is on a four-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to study the region’s railway network, infrastructure and ongoing development initiatives.
The visit is aimed at providing the media representatives with an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of railway connectivity and infrastructure development in the Union Territory.
