We’ve left behind culture of delays, says Modi while inaugurating projects in Leh
Leh, Feb 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development projects in Ladakh's Leh and made a mega push for education as well as claiming that electricity has been brought for all in the area.
Applauding the crowd for braving a chilly winter, PM Modi said: “Those who live in difficult situations, they challenge every difficulty. Your affection gives me a great motivation to keep working hard.”
He inaugurated the University of Ladakh and said, “Young students constitute 40% of the population of Ladakh. There has been a long standing demand for a University in this region. With the launch of the University of Ladakh this demand would be fulfilled.”
This university will be a cluster one comprising of degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi and will have administrative offices at Leh and Kargil for the ease of students.
Modi inaugurated 9 MW Dah Hydroelectric project in Dah near Datang village and 220 KV Srinagar- Alusteng - Drass- Kargil – Leh transmission system.
While inaugurating these projects PM said, “We’ve left behind culture of delays." He added that his Government will ensure that for all the projects will be inaugurated by him.
Five new tourist and trekking routes in Ladakh were opened on Sunday as well.
Delighted to be in Leh. Addressing a public meeting. https://t.co/s4BEV8naRA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2019
The PM said that "life gets easier, economically as well once a city is well connected."
He added that, once Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line is completed, the distance from Delhi to Leh will be reduced.
The PM laid foundation stone of the new terminal building of Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (KBR) Airport in Leh by unveiling a plaque.
The new terminal will provide seamless passenger movement with all modern amenities.
He also said that with the projects will result in better availability of electricity, improved connectivity and thus resume more tourist footfalls in the region.
"It will also open better livelihood opportunities to many villages," said Modi.
In addition, Protected Area Permit’s validity has been increased to 15 days. Now tourists will be able to enjoy their journey to Leh for a longer time.
PM Modi said that a few changes have been made in the LAHDC Act and the Council have been given more rights concerning the expenditures.
"Now the Autonomous Council releases the money sent for the region’s development," he added
Speaking about the interim budget, the Prime Minister told that for the welfare of scheduled tribes, there has been a hike in allocation by 30% and nearly 35% hike for the development of scheduled castes.
Modi is also visiting Jammu and Srinagar where he laid foundation stone of AIIMS Jammu with the cost of Rs. 1,661 at Vijaypur.
Addressing a rally in Vijaypur, Modi said: "750 bedded AIIMS will not only provide better healthcare facilities to Jammu people but also become beneficial for medical students of nearby areas."
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