Government of Jammu and Kashmir has identified 181 villages having picturesque beauty and cultural significance for transformation into tourist destinations under Tourist Villages Development Program (TVDP), stated the Department of information and public relations JK.
On the occasion, the Minister distributed financial assistance under various schemes including Higher Education Assistance by the Labour Department and Housing for All (Urban), an amount of Rs 12.35 lakh among the beneficiaries.
Rijiju alleged that due to the mistakes of the then Prime Minister Nehru, Kashmir has "unnecessarily become an issue" and said that it is "important to take out the fault" and set a "correct narrative".
The Indian Army celebrates October 27 every year as the 'Infantry Day', as it was on this day that the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment landed at Srinagar airbase and thwarted the evil designs of the Pakistan Army, who had invaded Kashmir with the help of tribal raiders in 1947.
During the visit, Dr Murugan will review the progress of flood protection works at Arriguntoo and also inaugurate Phase IV of the Flood Protection Bund at the same place. He will also inaugurate Amrit Sarovar and Public Park at Checkpora.
The Tribal Affairs Department in the month of September notified the schedule for providing free transport service to migratory tribal families from highland pastures in Kashmir to Jammu beginning September 25.