Srinagar Apr, 24 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir will soon set an example of development for the country.

 

Addressing a gathering, Sinha said that PM Modi has given a new industrial scheme in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

“From independence till now, there was just Rs 15,000 crore investment here. Now, we have a proposal of Rs 52,000 crore while projects of Rs 38,000 cr will be inaugurated by the PM Modi soon. We expect investment to cross Rs 70,000 crore soon,” he added. 

 

Sinha also said that J&K will soon set an example of development for the country.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“Many laws were not applicable here but now all laws have been implemented which are helping the women, people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.

 

Earlier today, "I met the panchayat members of various places in the Union Territory. I can see their dreams in their eyes. Palli village has shown efforts of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Prayaas’ today,” he said.

 

Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first major visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development initiatives worth Rs 20,000 crore in the Union Territory.(KNS)