SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that district Kupwara is on the path of prosperity and the security situation in the area has improved drastically in the past three years.
Manoj Sinha who was on a two-day visit to Kupwara district, said that the Railway Ministery of India has sanctioned a budget for a technical survey of railways in Kashmir. “Once the survey is completed and DPR is submitted, Kupwara will be connected with the rail link soon.”
“Common man is living a peaceful life here. This district has seen a significant improvement in the agriculture and allied sectors. Both growth and production have increased,” the LG said.
He said that infrastructure development has also seen significant improvement in the region. “Remote areas have a better road connectivity. A lot of work has also been done on the transmission and distribution of power supply. Compared to the past our strength has improved to a great extent.”
Asserting that Kupwara is witnessing a bloom in the tourism sector, LG Sinha said that a lot of work is being done for its further growth.
“Compared to previous years a large number of tourists have already visited here. The establishment of GMC is also a great step. Areas that used to remain closed for at least 6 months are now seeing electricity for the first time. 70 percent of the work has been done on connecting water taps to each household. By the end of this year 100 percent target will be achieved,” the LG said.
He also confirmed that over 9,000 landless people have been given land in JK so far and only those eligible will get 5 Marla land from the government. (KNO)
