{"id":59036,"date":"2024-12-31T04:42:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T04:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=59036"},"modified":"2024-12-31T04:42:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T04:42:52","slug":"lieutenant-governor-manoj-sinha-discusses-katra-ropeway-project-and-other-key-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/31\/lieutenant-governor-manoj-sinha-discusses-katra-ropeway-project-and-other-key-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Discusses Katra Ropeway Project and Other Key Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha<\/strong> emphasized the openness of the administration to dialogue with all stakeholders regarding the Katra Ropeway Project<\/strong>. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Sinha assured that the project would boost pilgrimage numbers while addressing concerns of local traders and service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ropeway Project: Stakeholder Engagement and Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • A High-Level Committee<\/strong>, chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, is actively engaging with stakeholders to address grievances and ensure consensus on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The committee includes Dr. Ashok Bhan<\/strong>, Suresh Kumar Sharma<\/strong>, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar<\/strong>, and CEO SMVDSB Anshul Garg<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The committee is open for dialogue and has already held consultations with stakeholders, including those agitating against the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Background of the Ropeway Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Initiated following the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT)<\/strong> 2017 directive to phase out mules on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track due to environmental concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A Rehabilitation Scheme was introduced for service providers, including 3,844 ponywallahs<\/strong>, 4,233 pithus<\/strong>, and 3,300 palkiwallahs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Supreme Court<\/strong> recommended a ropeway facility in 2018, and global tenders were invited to complete the project in four years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The finalized alignment is from Tarakote to Sanjichhat<\/strong>, as alternative routes faced technical and logistical challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Proposed Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Enhanced Pilgrimage<\/strong>: The project is expected to increase pilgrimage numbers and provide emergency evacuation capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Support for Service Providers<\/strong>: The Lieutenant Governor guaranteed compensation, including financial aid of Rs. 50,000 and alternative livelihood opportunities for affected stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Boost for Katra Town<\/strong>: A ticketing counter at Niharika Bhawan<\/strong> and other infrastructural developments, including two helipads, will further enhance Katra\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Industrial Package: Seeking Expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • The Lieutenant Governor has proposed an increase in the Rs. 28,400 crore Industrial Package<\/strong>, which has been exhausted due to high demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Industrial investment proposals worth Rs. 1.60 lakh crore<\/strong> have been received, with projects worth Rs. 19,000 crore already underway and Rs. 8,000 crore in production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • New Industrial Estates are being developed to overcome land constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Anti-Terror Achievements and Future Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Sinha highlighted significant progress in counter-terror operations, with 75 terrorists eliminated<\/strong> in 2024, including 55 foreign operatives<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The administration is targeting a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir by 2025<\/strong>, leveraging a comprehensive approach to dismantle terrorist ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Peaceful conduct of elections and revival of normalcy, including cinema halls and nightlife, reflect the changing landscape of the Union Territory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Governance and Business Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • On relations with the newly elected government, Sinha stated that all institutions are functioning as per the Constitution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • A Cabinet Sub-Committee is drafting Business Rules<\/strong> for the Union Territory, which will be finalized soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Focus on Development and Infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • The administration is committed to infrastructure development, promoting tourism, and addressing concerns of all stakeholders through dialogue and constructive action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Efforts to align with modern needs while preserving local interests remain a cornerstone of the government\u2019s approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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