PM Modi Announces New Railway Line and Benefits for Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the central government is working to connect the remote parts of Jammu and Kashmir by rail. Speaking at a public meeting in Doda, he pledged a railway line from Delhi to Srinagar via Ramban. ‘We are connecting the remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir by rail. The people of Ramban district, Doda, Kishtwar, and the Kashmir Valley will soon be able to reach Delhi directly by train,’ he stated.
PM Modi also announced an increase in the PM Samman Nidhi amount from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000. He highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir is the only region in the country where every family is entitled to free healthcare worth up to Rs 5 lakhs, which will be extended to Rs 7 lakhs for underprivileged families. Additionally, Rs 18,000 will be deposited annually into the bank account of the eldest woman in each family.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the Pandit Premnath Dogra Rozgar Yojana, which aims to create millions of new jobs. He emphasized the improvements in education with new medical colleges, AIIMS, and IITs in the region. Students going to college will also be provided with a travel allowance.
PM Modi assured that a BJP-led government would grant full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the people to vote for the BJP in the upcoming elections, scheduled for September 18, 25, and October 1, with the counting of votes on October 8. The elections will be held in three districts–Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban–across 8 Assembly seats.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and valleys.
railway line -: A railway line is a track on which trains run, helping people travel from one place to another.
Delhi -: Delhi is the capital city of India.
Srinagar -: Srinagar is a city in Jammu and Kashmir, famous for its lakes and houseboats.
Ramban -: Ramban is a town in Jammu and Kashmir, located between Jammu and Srinagar.
PM Samman Nidhi -: PM Samman Nidhi is a government scheme that provides financial help to farmers.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
Pandit Premnath Dogra Rozgar Yojana -: This is a job creation program named after Pandit Premnath Dogra, aimed at providing employment in Jammu and Kashmir.
full statehood -: Full statehood means giving Jammu and Kashmir the same rights and powers as other states in India.
elections -: Elections are events where people vote to choose their leaders.
