Union Minister Chouhan earns praise of J&K CM as Centre clears ₹3,566-crore PMGSY package
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for facilitating a ₹3,566-crore PMGSY infrastructure package for the Union Territory, calling him a true friend and well-wisher during a handover ceremony in Srinagar. The funds aim to improve rural road connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. Chouhan, representing the Centre, underscored the government's commitment to regional development. The event highlighted cooperative federalism between the Union government and J&K administration.
- ▪J&K CM Omar Abdullah lauded Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his support in securing a major rural road funding package.
- ▪The Centre approved ₹3,566 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana for Jammu and Kashmir.
- ▪The approval was formally handed over during a ceremony at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre.
- ▪Abdullah referred to Chouhan as a trusted ally, noting his popularity in J&K with the affectionate term 'mama'.
- ▪The funds are intended to boost rural connectivity and infrastructure development in the Union Territory.
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J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) described Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as “a true friend and well-wisher” of Jammu and Kashmir as Mr. Chouhan handed over an approval letter for a ₹3,566-crore Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) package for the Union Territory.“You are not only a friend of J&K but also a true well-wisher. Even in Madhya Pradesh, people call you ‘mama’, and that acceptance reflects the respect you have earned,” Mr. Abdullah said during a function at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre.
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