SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the second Vande Bharat Train for the Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi route.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, PMO, participated in the flag-off ceremony at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station.
During the event, the Lt Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating the new Vande Bharat Train to the Union Territory.
“Today is a historic day for J&K. The second Vande Bharat Train for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi route will provide ease of travel to devotees and greater comfort for the citizens,” he remarked.
Sinha noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K is witnessing fast-paced quality infrastructure development. Last-mile connectivity for inclusive development has enhanced the ease of living for citizens in far-flung areas, and increased economic activities, and livelihood opportunities.
“The UT of J&K has made impressive strides in socio-economic development in the last four years. We have undertaken unprecedented road and railway infrastructure projects, implemented at an unprecedented speed. It is also a symbol of our unshakable commitment to the all-round progress of the Union Territory,” the Lt Governor added.
The Lt Governor also highlighted the growth in the tourism sector and shared the administration’s efforts to strengthen the religious tourism circuit in the region.
“Several incredible tourist destinations in the Jammu division are witnessing a huge tourist influx, boosting the local economy of far-off locations. The Shiv Khori Shrine Board is committed to developing the Shiv Khori Shrine. I hope the Heli service from Katra to Shiv Khori will start in the coming days,” Sinha added.
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