Jammu, Mar12: Prime Minister NarendraModi marked a significant milestone on Tuesday as he virtually laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple railway projects worth over Rs 85,000 crores to the nation.
Among the highlights were the e-inauguration of the PradhanMantriBhartiyaJanaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) at Srinagar railway station and the Gati Shakti Terminal at Samba.
Additionally, Prime Minister Modi dedicated ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at multiple railway stations across the region, including Anantnag, Awantipora, Banihal, Baramulla, Budgam, Jammu, Qazigund, Katra, Srinagar, Bijbehara, Kathua, Pampore, Pattan, Kakapora, Panzgam, Sadoor, and Mazhom. A Rail Coach Restaurant at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station was also inaugurated.
Meanwhile, expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister NarendraModi for revolutionising rail infrastructure and connectivity in J&K and dedicating number of railway projects to the people of the Union Territory, the Lt Governor, in a post on X, stated : “A significant day for railway connectivity & infrastructure in the country. Hon’ble PM ShNarendraModiJi laid foundation stone, dedicated Railway projects worth over Rs 85,000 crores that will shape the economic trajectory of various states and UTs.”
“Grateful to Hon’ble PM for revolutionising rail infra & connectivity in J&K. The opening of PradhanMantriBhartiyaJanaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) at Srinagar railway station will ensure quality medicines at affordable prices to passengers & livelihood opportunities to many.”
“‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at Anantnag, Pampore, Pattan, Kakapora, Panzgam, Sadoor, Mazhom, Awantipora, Banihal, Baramulla, Budgam, Jammu, Qazigund, Katra, Srinagar, Bijbehara, Kathua will provide additional income opportunities to artisans from marginal sections.”
“OSOP will promote rich heritage of these areas and it will also strengthen ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘One District One Product Campaign’. These stalls will provide passengers the opportunity to experience and purchase authentic local goods.”
“PM has also gifted a Gati Shakti Terminal at Samba & Rail Coach Restaurant at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. Gati Shakti terminal will play a pivotal role in bolstering transportation networks and streamlining movement of goods across the region,” he added
