SRINAGAR: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Railway schemes valued at over Rs 85,000 crores, and inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra at Srinagar railway station and the Gati Shakti Terminal at Samba, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for revolutionising rail infrastructure and connectivity in JK, and dedicating numerous railway projects to the people of the Union Territory.
Prime Minister also dedicated ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at various railway stations including Anantnag, Awantipora, Banihal, Baramulla, Budgam, Jammu, Qazigund, Katra, Srinagar, Bijbehara, Kathua, Pampore, Pattan, Kakapora, Panzgam, Sadoor, and Mazhom. Additionally, a Rail Coach Restaurant was inaugurated at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station.
In a Tweet, the Lt Governor said: “A significant day for railway connectivity & infrastructure in the country. Hon’ble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji laid the foundation stone and 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 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) at Srinagar railway station will ensure quality medicines at affordable prices to passengers & livelihood opportunities to many.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) March 12, 2024
“Grateful to Hon’ble PM for transforming rail infra & connectivity in J&K. The opening of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) at Srinagar railway station will ensure quality medicines at affordable prices to passengers & livelihood opportunities to many,” he said.
‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at various stations will provide additional income opportunities to artisans from marginal sections.
OSOP will promote the rich heritage of these areas and strengthen the ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘One District One Product Campaign’. These stalls will provide passengers with the opportunity to experience and purchase authentic local goods.
PM Modi also inaugurated a Gati Shakti Terminal at Samba and 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 the movement of goods across the region.
