Rail link with Kashmir would be open to the public before 2024, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Hindu
His visit is part of the public outreach initiative of the Union government for Jammu and Kashmir
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday, September 13, 2021, promised that rail link with the Kashmir Valley would be open to the public before 2024, an official spokesperson said. Watch | He said systematic surveys are being undertaken to link the remotest regions of the country through mobile and internet connectivity. Mr. Vaishnaw, who visited the Jammu railway station and a community service centre (CSC) here, took stock of the facilities being provided to the public.More Related News
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