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Development of defence infrastructure along borders is a continuous process: DG BR

RAJOURI, JANUARY 28:–Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, DG Border Roads (DG BR) on Sunday attended the breakthrough ceremony of Nowshera Tunnel being constructed under the upgradation, widening, and strengthening of two-lanes with paved shoulders of the National Highway -144 A from Akhnoor to Poonch.
The National Highway-144 A would have four single-tube tunnels for straightening of sharp curves and will reduce the journey from about 200 kilometres to 168 Km.
The motive behind constructing four tunnels on NH-144 A is to decongest vehicular traffic and to provide better connectivity.
The four tunnels would not only provide comfortable travelling experience but also would reduce sudden rise & fall of steep gradient and tight curves on Akhnoor to Poonch stretch.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has taken up the work of this strategically important road.
The existing length of the road is 32.950 km under package-5 from Nowshera to Kallar and after the construction of 700-meter long Nowshera Tunnel and a new bridge connecting this tunnel will reduce the length by 6.12 km.
Akhnoor-Poonch road also known as ‘Golden Arc Road’ is a very old and highly strategic 200 Km stretch which connects South Kashmir /Jammu region to the West of Jammu Kashmir.
It connects important border districts of Akhnoor, Rajouri and Poonch.
There are four major Tunnels in this stretch viz Kandi tunnel, Sungal tunnel, Naushera tunnel and Bhimber Gali tunnel.
“This is a major project in enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating smoother transportation along the National Highway,”.
On November 25 in 2023, the BRO celebrated the breakthrough of the 1st tunnel namely Kandi tunnel.
“The progress of the National Highway has taken pace, and the project is expected to be completed by 2026 before its specified time,” said BRO.
“BRO is spearheading crucial road projects to connect remote areas with major centers in the Jammu-Poonch region. The Jammu-Poonch link, advancing rapidly, is on track for completion in the next few years,” said Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan.
“Development of defence infrastructure along borders is a continuous process and BRO is committed towards strengthening of defence infrastructure by building and upgrading strategic roads all along the IB, LC and LAC,” he added.
“BRO and Project Sampark is steadfast in its commitment to Create, Connect, Care and save lives of the citizens of its area of responsibility. It believes in the adage ‘Roads Build Nation’ and rededicated itself to the construction of border roads infrastructures to spur socio-economic progress,” said Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, DG Border Roads .

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RAJOURI JANUARY 26:–The 75th Republic Day was celebrated with great fervor and a strong sense of national spirit across the Rajouri district. The celebrations took place at various locations, including the district headquarter, subdivisions, tehsil headquarters, and panchayats.

The main event unfolded at the DPL ground  Rajouri, where the District Development Council Chairman, Chowdhary Naseem Liaqat, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute.

The parade featured contingents from JKAP, JK Executive Police, JK police band, CRPF, JK FPF, SPO, NCC senior boys and girls, and various schools. Under the command of Dy. SP Vikram Sarmal, the parade showcased excellent discipline and precision.

Among the others present on the occasion included Dr. Haseeb Mughal, DIG Rajouri Poonch; Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat; SSP, Amrit Pal Singh; Principal District and Session Judge; R.N Batal; Addl. District and Session Judge, Mehmood Chowdhary; Town Commander Col. Tushar Yadav; 2IC IRP, Randeep Kumar; 2IC 72 Bn CRPF, Vivek Saksena; ADDC, Pawan Kumar; DDC Member Rajouri Sai Abdul Rashid; DFO Rajouri, Arshdeep Singh; ADC Rajouri, Rajeev Kumar Khajuria; ASP, Vivek Shekhar; Principal GMC, Amar Jeet Singh; GM DIC, Ashwini Sharma; SE PWD/Hydraulics; DSEO, Sandeep Sharma; ACD, Vijay Kumar; DPO, Auqil Nuvaid, district heads of various departments, prominent citizens, and thousands of the people who gathered to witness the grand celebrations of this national event.

The enthusiasm and performance of the students and contingents were truly remarkable, especially considering the harsh winter mornings. The students from different schools and cultural troupes of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages presented captivating cultural performances. With vibrant costumes, intricate choreography, and passionate displays, the event left a lasting impression on the audience.

In his address, the DDC Chairman extended warm greetings to the people of Rajouri and emphasized the significance of Republic Day. He paid tributes to the framers of the Indian constitution which came into force on January 26, 1950. The Chairman also mentioned that Rajouri, like other districts in the Union Territory, is fast progressing on the path of development, with several new projects underway.

He highlighted developmental activities in the district. He informed the audience that 36,455 houses have been completed under the PMAY and Awas Plus schemes, and a significant number of works have been completed under MGNREGA. Furthermore, 82,595 KCC cards have been distributed among farmers, and free books have been provided to numerous students. The completion of 106 Amritsarovars, the ongoing double-lane construction work on the BGSBU road, and the completion of projects such as SDH Sunderbani and SDH Nowshera were among the achievements mentioned. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), 293 schemes have been approved, and work is currently underway on several schemes to provide functional tapped water connections to all households in the district.

The DDC Chairman further mentioned that 126 cases have been sanctioned under the Tejaswini scheme, 238 cases under MUMKIN, and 12 road projects have been completed under the PMGSY sector. A Home for senior citizens has also been set up in the district to house elderly people.

“The District Development Council is working tirelessly alongside the district administration to ensure holistic development in the district”, added District Development Council Chairman, Advocate Chowdhury Naseem Liaqat.

Later, a felicitation ceremony was also held to recognize the achievements of meritorious students, officers, officials, doctors, and social workers who have contributed towards the development and welfare of the district. Appointment orders were presented to candidates engaged under SRO 43.

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“Youth is the country’s most important asset; They will help realise the PM vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047”: Rajnath Singh.

RAJOURI-NEW DELHI, JANUARY 25 :
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday in new Delhi felicitated ‘Super-100 winners of Project Veer Gatha 3.0 in the presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
A cash prize of Rs10,000, a medal and a certificate were given to each of the 100 winners.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Defence
Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Education were present on the occasion.

It was a memorable moment when, for the first time in his tenure as the Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh handed over the podium to one of the winners Sushri Barnali Sahu, a student of Class 11, DAV Public School, Cuttack, Odisha to address the gathering on his behalf, a gesture that struck a chord with the students assembled for the event.
Country’s youth will play a key role in realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming India into ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, said Sahu on behalf of Rajnath Singh.

“Youth is the most important asset to shape the future of the country. They will shoulder the responsibility of a developed nation,” she said.
“Project Veer Gatha was an endeavour to introduce the bravehearts of the nation to the youth and take the tales of valour by these young minds. The project was launched with the combined efforts of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education to strengthen the values of Nation First” she added.
“Our mission is to raise awareness among children about the bravery of our soldiers. We want them to imbibe valour and courage,” Rajnath Singh said adding ‘What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand’, describing it as an accurate way of learning.
He said: “There was a time when as a nation we had limited resources, and we were not able to pay proper attention to our youth. Now the scenario has now changed. Today, the youth, who wish to fly high, have an open sky of aspirations. It is our duty to encourage these nation builders”.

Before handing over to the podium, the Raksha Mantri, while interacting with students, shared insights on ‘spiritual strength’.He described physical, mental/intellectual, and spiritual strength as the three facets crucial to achieve victory or any desired result in life.
“Only a spiritual person attains bliss. Only people with large hearts can be spiritually oriented’ he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan termed “Veer Gatha was a unique program which inspired the young generation about the sacrifices made by the bravehearts, said Education Minister.
The event also witnessed Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav (Retd) narrating his real-life story of the Kargil war where he overcame all odds and played a crucial role in India’s historic victory.
“Draw inspiration from the valiant soldiers who defend their nation by making supreme sacrifices,” asked Yogendra Yadav to the youth.
Building on the recommendations of the Raksha Mantri, Veer Gatha 3.0 underwent a notable expansion of recognising 100 winners at National Level as against 25 winners in the first two editions. An enhanced feature of recognising winners at multiple levels – National, State, and District, was introduced.
This third edition was held between July 13 to September 30, 2023, wherein a record 1.36 crore students from 2.42 lakh schools pan-India shared their inspirational stories in terms of essays, poems, drawings, and multimedia presentations.
The national level evaluation committee appointed by the Ministry of Education selected the top 100 entries.
The remarkable achievement of the Veer Gatha 3.0 is exemplified by the impressive strength of 65 girl students among the ‘Super-100’