Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant two-day visit to Srinagar, marking his first trip to Jammu and Kashmir since assuming office for the third term. Scheduled for June 20-21, the visit includes pivotal events centered around the International Day of Yoga on June 21. Here are the key highlights:
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- Arrival in Srinagar on June 20 for a series of engagements.
- Participation in the ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ event at SKICC.
- Inauguration and foundation laying of development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore.
- Launch of the JKCIP initiative aimed at enhancing competitiveness in agriculture and allied sectors, valued at Rs 1,800 crore.
- Addressing the 10th International Day of Yoga event at SKICC on June 21 at 6:30 AM.
- Leading a Yoga session alongside approximately 7,000 participants at Dal Lake.
- Stringent security measures including a ‘Temporary Red Zone’ declaration against unauthorized drone operations.
- Preparations involved rigorous training of participants in Yoga ‘Asanas’ over three days.
- Multiple pre-Yoga events held across Srinagar and other locations in the valley.
- Deployment of extensive security forces to ensure the visit proceeds smoothly, including road closures and sanitization operations at SKICC.
