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PM Modi has taken historic steps to develop Jammu: Pralhad Joshi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken historic steps to develop the region of Jammu, said Minister for Mine, Coal and Law Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday. The central government has released Rs 3,600 crore for various universities across the nation, including Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir.

Joshi told media persons after participating in a virtual programme organized at Rani Chennamma University in Belagavi, “The era of development has started in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi has released grants for universities and inaugurated various development projects in Jammu.”

He also mentioned that under the Usha Yojna, PM Modi has granted funds for 78 projects. “Under the Usha scheme, Rani Chennamma University of Belagavi will get Rs 100 crore, Gulbarga University and Dharwad University in Karnataka will get Rs 20 crore each,” he said.

Furthermore, Joshi highlighted that PM Modi has catapulted India to the position of ‘Vishwa Guru’ (world leader) by ensuring education to youth and developing infrastructure.

This announcement comes as a significant development for the region of Jammu and Kashmir, signaling a new era of growth and progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The substantial funding for universities and development projects in the region reflects the government’s commitment to fostering education and infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir.

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