Chouhan Announces PMGSY-IV for Srinagar to Boost Rural Connectivity

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  • 27 Apr 2026

Reaffirms PM Modi’s commitment to fast-tracking development in J&K

Srinagar, April 27: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced that Srinagar will soon see the rollout of PMGSY-IV Batch-II, a major initiative aimed at strengthening rural connectivity and upgrading infrastructure in the region.

 

He emphasized that the Modi Government remains committed to accelerating development in Jammu & Kashmir, with a special focus on rural prosperity and agricultural growth.

 

Chouhan, visited Srinagar on Monday and held an extensive meeting with senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir unit at Church Lane Srinagar. He was accompanied by BJP UT President and Member of Parliament Sat Sharma (CA), Leader of Opposition and MLA Sunil Sharma, and State General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan.

 

The meeting witnessed participation from state leaders, district presidents, district prabharis, and other senior party functionaries. Addressing the gathering, Shivraj Singh Chouhan lauded the BJP J&K unit for strengthening the party at the grassroots level despite challenging circumstances in the region.

 

Shivraj Singh Chouhan further highlighted that, following a request from BJP UT President Shri Sat Sharma and Leader of Opposition Shri Sunil Sharma, efforts are being planned to identify and engage talented youth and brilliant minds from the Kashmir Valley. These individuals will be encouraged to contribute to research and innovation, particularly in the agriculture sector, to drive sustainable development and improve livelihoods.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma welcomed the Union Minister’s visit and appreciated his continued support and focus on Jammu & Kashmir’s development. He also emphasized that the BJP’s footprint in the Kashmir Valley has been steadily expanding, with increasing participation of youth and grassroots workers. Shri Sharma noted that the party’s policies, focused on development, transparency, and inclusive growth, are resonating with the people of the Valley, leading to greater acceptance and organizational strengthening at the booth level.

 

Leader of Opposition Shri Sunil Sharma also addressed the gathering, reiterating the party’s commitment to public welfare and development-driven governance in the Union Territory.

 

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