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Civic body polls soon in J&K, says Sinha
After praising the successful conduction of recent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, he said that elections to local bodies will be conducted for establishing a 3-tier governance structure
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the much awaited civic body elections in the union territory will be held soon.
He, however, didn’t give any specific timeline for the polls.
After praising the successful conduction of recent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, “Elections to local bodies will be conducted for establishing a 3-tier governance structure.”
“Assembly elections underscored positive change and this achievement is credited to all citizens who participated in this democratic exercise, demonstrating their faith in democratic values and the future of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
“People now look up to the government with renewed expectations, aspiring for an environment that promotes meaningful employment, sustainable development, social inclusivity, and robust economic growth, paving the way for an enhanced quality of life,” he said.
He also referred to significant strides made in road infrastructure including tunnels and bridges.
“Work on Jammu-Akhnoor-Poonch National Highway, Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri National Highway and Chenani-Sudhmahadev-Khellani-Kishtwar-Khanabal National Highway is under progress. Work on Banihal bypass on Srinagar-Jammu NH has recently been completed and opened for traffic. Work on Delhi-Amritsar- Katra Expressway is under progress, which will reduce the distance between Delhi and Katra to 6 hours only. Srinagar and Jammu Ring Roads are in advanced stages of completion. Z-Morh tunnel has been completed and is being dedicated to the nation soon. Construction of Zojila tunnel is also under progress,” he said.
The LG also referred to rapid development in hydropower generation.
“J&K is witnessing rapid development in hydropower generation. Mega hydro projects like Pakal Dul, Kiru, and Ratle shall be ready by 2026 and Kwar by December 2027 collectively adding 3,014 MWs generation capacity. Another four hydropower projects having 1818 MWs generation capacity (Dulhasti-II, Kirthai-I, Kirthai-II and Uri-II) are in pipeline. Sawalkote HEP is in the techno economic study phase which is being conducted by NHPC,” he said.
“Holy shrine of Shri Amarnathji Baba shall be provided grid connected uninterrupted power supply through underground cabling during this year,” he added.
