New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday which will be his maiden visit to the valley since the abrogation of Article 370.
During his visit, Prime Minister will participate in the celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day and inagurate various developmental projects.
During his visit to J&K, PM Modi will inaugurate the Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel, built at a cost of over Rs 3100 crores.
The 8.45 Km long tunnel would reduce the road distance between Banihal and Qazigund by 16 km, and reduce journey time by around one and a half hours.
PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of the Ratle and Kwar Hydroelectric projects. The 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project & 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Project will be constructed on the Chenab river in Kishtwar District.
Prime Minister will hand over SVAMITVA cards to beneficiaries under the scheme. He will also transfer award money to Panchayats who are winners of awards given across different categories on National Panchayati Raj Day for their achievements.
Prime Minister will also visit the INTACH photo gallery which depicts the rural heritage of the region, and Nokia Smartpur, a rural entrepreneurship-based model designed to create ideal smart villages in India.