We will break backbone of terrorism in J&K : PM Modi

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New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi on February 3, 2019, said that the country will give a befitting reply to those who are trying to foment terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir.  Addressing a gathering at Srinagar, he said, ”We will tackle every terrorist in a befitting way. We will break the backbone of terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir and fight it with all our might.”

The PM paid glowing tributes to the martyr Nazir Ahmad Wani, who laid down his life fighting against the terrorists. He said, “ My tribute to martyr Nazir Ahmad Wani and all other brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation and  peace. Nazir Ahmad Wani was awarded Ashok Chakra. His valour and courage shows the way to youth of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation to live for the country.”
Interacting with the newly elected Sarpanches, the PM said that he was glad that local body election was held after so many years in the state. He complimented the people of the state for coming out to vote despite a fragile environment and said it shows their faith in democracy and the urge for the development of the state. Outlining his priorities for all round development of the state, PM Modi said, “I have come here to inaugurate Rs 6,000 crore worth projects. All these projects are to make life easier for people around Srinagar.”

The Prime Minister unveiled a series of development projects for Jammu & Kashmir at Srinagar. He laid the  foundation stone of AIIMS, Awantipora in Pulwama. It is aimed at improving the health infrastructure in the state. It will be linked with the Ayushman Bharat – World’s largest healthcare scheme, through which  around 10 lakh people have benefitted since launch. This scheme covers around 30 lakh people from Jammu & Kashmir alone.

The first rural BPO at Bandipora was inaugurated by the PM on this occasion. He said the Bandipora rural BPO will open up a window of opportunity for the youth in the region.

PM Modi  said that his Government would give full security to the Kashmiri migrants who want to come back and lead life here. Around 700 transit flats are being built to provide transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees. Work is afoot to employ displaced Kashmiris on 3,000 posts, he added. He also interacted with the college students from different parts of the country on this occasion.

Digital Launch of various projects under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) by the press of button by PM was another attraction. PM laid the foundation stone of 3 Model Degree Colleges in J&K at Kishtwar, Kupwara and Baramulla. He also laid foundation stone of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Career Hub in University of Jammu. The 400 KV D/C Jalandhar-Samba-Rajouri- Shopian-Amargarh (Sopore) transmission line was launched by the PM.

Addressing a gathering on the occasion, he said that in the previous Government many big projects were inaugurated from Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. But NDA Government has made a point to inaugurate the projects from different regions. He said, “Our government started the Ayushman Bharat scheme from Jharkhand, the Ujjwala scheme started with the UP, Prime Minister’s security insurance scheme started from West Bengal, the handloom campaign started from Tamil Nadu, and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao started from Haryana.”

He congratulated the people of Jammu & Kashmir for making the state Open Defecation Free by September 2018 itself. The PM added that around 15,000 Start ups have become operational in India within a span of 3-4 years and half of them are in tier I & II towns.

PM Modi inaugurated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Facility at Sephora, Ganderbal. The indoor sports facility will help the youngsters and give them a  chance to play indoor games. He also visited the iconic Dal Lake and inspected the facilities there, according to a PIB release.