Guv compliments J&K on receiving largesse of funds

Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Complimenting the Jammu and Kashmir government for working on several development projects on a war footing, Governor Lt General (Retd) S K Sinha said never before a largesse of funds from the Centre has been received in this State. In a message on the eve of Independence Day he also said no other State has ever received such a largesse.

He urged all to unitedly work towards taking full advantage of this to usher a 'Khushal' (peaceful) Jammu and Kashmir.

He expressed satisfaction over different parts of the State getting integrated through development of surface communications and said hurdles have been removed and work on Mughal Road has started.

A tunnel is planned at Zojila and the railway trains would soon become a reality and the valley will thereafter get connected with railway lines in Jammu.

Besides, the institutions of higher learning have been making most commendable progress and the universities are getting widely reorganised as institutions of excellence. School education has also made considerable progress in the State, he added.

Greeting people on the occasion of Independence Day, the Governor said India with its crown of Jammu and Kashmir State is emerging as a global power.

He paid tributes to the previous generations that made this march of progress possible.

Quoting great philosopher poet Alama Iqbal's immortal words, 'Sare Jahan Se Acha Hindustan Hamara', he said this has acquired additional meaning giving more hope and confidence.

General Sinha exhorted people to contribute towards eliminating hatred and violence, and promoting peace, prosperity and amity.

''This will ensure that our paradise on earth becomes the pride of our Nation'', he concluded.

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