On sixth June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir for the primary time because the Pahalgam terror assault.
He inaugurated the Chenab Bridge in Reasi — the world’s highest railway arch bridge at 359 metres above the Chenab River. Spanning 1,315 metres, it’s 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower and is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Hyperlink (USBRL) mission. The bridge, constructed with weather-resistant metal, value Rs 1,486 crore.
PM Modi additionally inaugurated the Anji Bridge — India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, constructed on powerful terrain — and flagged off two Vande Bharat Specific trains between Katra and Srinagar. The brand new trains will reduce journey time between the cities to round 3 hours.
He devoted the total USBRL mission to the nation. The 272-km rail line contains 36 tunnels and 943 bridges and was constructed for Rs 43,780 crore. It goals to make sure all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir.
As well as, PM Modi laid the muse stones for key street initiatives, together with the Rafiabad-Kupwara street (NH-701), the Shopian bypass (NH-444), and flyovers on the Sangrama and Bemina junctions.
He additionally launched the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra — a Rs 350 crore facility and the primary medical faculty in Reasi. He famous that the variety of MBBS seats in Jammu and Kashmir has elevated to 1,300.
Tight safety was in place for the go to, involving SPG, the Military, CAPFs, and native police.
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