President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir has changed after the abrogation of Article 370.
The direct rail link between Delhi and Kashmir is a testament to positive developments shaping the region.
She said, “The train to Kashmir is a major achievement of the government.”
Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, marking the beginning of this year’s Budget Session, President Murmu said, “There have been significant changes in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370.”
“In the last six months, the government has made record investments in future infrastructure. I am happy to inform you that the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project has been completed, and now the country will be connected by railway from Kashmir to Kanyakumari."
She praised the government for completing this mammoth task. “The world’s highest rail bridge has been constructed over the Chenab River,” she said.
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On national security, the president said, “The government has taken historic steps to protect the country’s borders and ensure internal security.”
She also spoke about progress in the defence sector. “The government has moved from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make for the World’ in the defence sector,” President Murmu said.
The union government is set to present the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-26 tomorrow, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting her record 8th budget under Prime Minister Modi's government.
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