(a) whether the Government has drawn any strategy for economic reconstruction in Jammu
and Kashmir;
(b) if so, the broad features of the strategy; and
(c) the manner in which the Government propose to implement this strategy?
(a) whether the Government has drawn any strategy for economic reconstruction in Jammu
and Kashmir;
(b) if so, the broad features of the strategy; and
(c) the manner in which the Government propose to implement this strategy?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL):
(a) Yes, Sir. The Government`s strategy for economic reconstruction in Jammu and Kashmir was
announced by the Prime Minister during his three visits to J and K on 23.5.2002,19.4.2003
and 29.8.2003.
(b) and (c) Broad features of the strategy include Rs.6000 crore for `employment, rail and
road development, relief and security`; creation of at least one lakh employment and
self-employment opportunities in J and K over the next two years, revival of tourism,
completion of power projects, construction of Basholi Bridge, dnnking water project for Kandi
area, setting up of Community Information Centres etc.; grant of Rs.30 crores for University
of Jammu, release of additional amount of Rs.20 crores for drinking water supply in Kandi
area, laying of transmission line from Srinagar to Leh, release of one time grant of Rs.45
crores for construction of building of 10 Kendriya Vidyalayas, to be implemented as Centrally
Sponsored Schemes, Central Assistance to the State well as non-plan assistance.