PM launches projects worth ₹20K crore in 1st J&K visit since article 370 move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched projects worth ₹20,000 crore in his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was scrapped by the government in 2019.

He received a warm welcome in Palli where he is set to address an event to mark the National Panchayati Raj Day.

The prime minister laid the foundation stones for the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project and 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Project to be constructed on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district, news agency ANI reported.

He got a warm welcome from the BJP leaders in the state.