PM Modi launches Ladakh projects worth Rs 3,350 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects in Ladakh worth Rs 3,350 crore, focusing on connectivity, education, and sustainable energy. The initiatives include airport terminals and road networks designed to support local youth and environmental preservation.
Why it matters
These projects represent a significant investment in a strategically sensitive border region, aiming to integrate Ladakh more closely with national infrastructure.
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said Thursday that development of Ladakh is a top priority for Centre, emphasising that special attention is being given to the youth of the UT to ensure that they get quality education and gain opportunities to learn new technologies, obviating the need for them to move to other cities.Virtually inaugurating five development projects covering airport infrastructure and strategic road connectivity in Ladakh worth around 3,350 crore, Modi said govt aims to develop modern infrastructure in the region while taking full care of the local environment.Prioritising the educational empowerment of the younger generation so they do not have to migrate to other cities, PM highlighted the construction of a major centre of excellence in Leh alongside advancing proposals for satellite campuses of IIT Jammu and IIM Jammu."Our special focus is on the new generation of Ladakh.
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