PM Modi to lead 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir for two days starting Thursday, during which he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate 84 major developmental projects valued at more than Rs 1,500 crore. He will also participate in the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar and launch the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (JKCIP) Project worth Rs 1,800 crore.

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that Prime Minister Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 20-21.

On the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, the Prime Minister will lead the celebrations at SKICC, Srinagar. “This year's event underscores Yoga's profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale,” the statement said.

Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the IDY celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru, and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” highlights the dual role of fostering individual and societal well-being. The event will encourage grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.

On the evening of June 20, the Prime Minister will participate in the ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects in J&K. He will also launch the JKCIP Project.

The PMO said that the event ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ is a pivotal moment for the region, showcasing progress and providing inspiration to young achievers. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will inspect stalls and interact with Young Achievers of J&K.

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate 84 major developmental projects valued at more than Rs 1,500 crore. The inaugurations will include projects related to road infrastructure, water supply schemes, and higher education infrastructure. Additionally, he will lay the foundation stone for projects like the improvement of the Chenani-Patnitop-Nashri section, the development of industrial estates, and the construction of six government degree colleges.

The Prime Minister will also launch the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (JKCIP) Project worth Rs 1,800 crore. The project will be implemented in 90 blocks across 20 districts of J&K, with a project outreach of 300,000 households covering 1.5 million beneficiaries.

He will also distribute appointment letters to more than 2,000 people appointed to government service. “The foundation stone laying/inauguration and launch of these projects will empower the youth and upgrade the infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir,” the PMO said.