{"id":61471,"date":"2025-06-05T07:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=61471"},"modified":"2025-06-05T07:52:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:52:00","slug":"pm-modi-flags-off-first-train-to-kashmir-launches-rs-46000-cr-projects-from-katra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/05\/pm-modi-flags-off-first-train-to-kashmir-launches-rs-46000-cr-projects-from-katra\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Flags Off First Train to Kashmir, Launches Rs 46,000 Cr Projects from Katra"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> is set to script history today as he lays the foundation stone, inaugurates, and dedicates to the nation multiple mega development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore<\/strong> from the holy town of Katra<\/strong>, the base camp of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji<\/strong> shrine.<\/p>\n

In a momentous first, PM Modi<\/strong> will flag off the first-ever Vande Bharat Express train to Kashmir<\/strong>, fulfilling a long-pending dream of direct railway connectivity to the Valley. The trains, running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar<\/strong>, will revolutionize travel for residents, pilgrims, and tourists alike.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udee4\ufe0f \u201cThe train will reduce Katra-Srinagar travel time by 2\u20133 hours, offering a swift, comfortable, and reliable option,\u201d<\/em> stated an official spokesperson.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Massive Infrastructure Push in J&K<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a major infrastructure thrust, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stones<\/strong> and inaugurate various road projects<\/strong>, particularly aimed at enhancing connectivity in border areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f Key Highlights:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • \n

    Widening of Rafiabad to Kupwara Road (NH-701)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Construction of Shopian Bypass (NH-444)<\/strong>
    Total Investment:<\/strong> Rs 1,952 crore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Additionally, two major flyover projects<\/strong> will be inaugurated:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • \n

      Sangrama Junction Flyover (NH-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Bemina Junction Flyover (NH-44)<\/strong>
      These will significantly ease traffic congestion<\/strong> and improve commuter convenience in Srinagar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n

      \ud83c\udfe5 Healthcare Milestone for Reasi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Another transformative step will be the foundation stone laying of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence<\/strong> in Katra.<\/p>\n

      \ud83c\udfe5 Project Cost: Rs 350 crore
      \ud83d\udccd First-ever Medical College in Reasi District<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The institute is poised to become a regional hub for medical education and healthcare services, marking a historic healthcare milestone.<\/p>\n

      \n

      \ud83c\udf09 World\u2019s Highest Rail Bridge and India\u2019s First Cable-Stayed Rail Bridge Unveiled<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      In a spectacle of engineering, PM Modi will inaugurate two of the country\u2019s most iconic rail bridges:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \n

        Chenab Rail Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • \n

          \ud83c\udf0d World\u2019s highest railway arch bridge<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Height: 359 meters<\/strong> (taller than Eiffel Tower)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Length: 1,315 meters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Anji Khad Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • \n

            \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 India\u2019s first cable-stayed rail bridge<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            A marvel built in challenging terrain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \ud83d\udd5a The PM will visit the Chenab bridge deck at 11 AM<\/strong>, followed by the Anji bridge inauguration<\/strong> and flagging off the Vande Bharat trains from Katra at 12 noon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            \n

            \ud83d\ude86 USBRL Project Dedicated to the Nation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            The Prime Minister will also dedicate the monumental Udhampur\u2013Srinagar\u2013Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project<\/strong> to the nation:<\/p>\n

            \ud83d\udccf Length: 272 km<\/strong>
            \ud83d\ude87 Includes:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • \n

              36 tunnels<\/strong> (totaling 119 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              943 bridges<\/strong>
              \ud83d\udcb0 Cost: Rs 43,780 crore<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The project promises all-weather, seamless connectivity<\/strong> between Kashmir and the rest of India, transforming regional mobility and fostering socio-economic integration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

              \n

              \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f “This is not just infrastructure. It’s a bridge to a brighter, connected future for Jammu and Kashmir,”<\/em> PM Modi said ahead of the visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n

              \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f A New Era Dawns in Kashmir\u2019s Connectivity<\/strong>
              With today\u2019s announcements, Jammu & Kashmir enters a new era of development<\/strong>, rail connectivity, healthcare access, and infrastructure upgrades \u2013 ushering in hope, prosperity, and national integration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to script history today as he lays the foundation stone, inaugurates, and dedicates to the nation multiple mega development projects…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,4601,30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61471","post","has-post-thumbnail","category-jammu","category-jammu-and-kashmir","category-kashmir"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61471","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61471"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61473,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61471\/revisions\/61473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}