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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of development initiatives exceeding ₹6,400 crore at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Thursday. This unveiling took place during the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ program, where PM Modi launched the ‘Holistic Agriculture Development Programme’ (HADP) valued at ₹5,000 crore, aimed at bolstering the agri-economy in the Union Territory.

The HADP initiative integrates various facets of agricultural activities, including horticulture, agriculture, and livestock husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir. It anticipates benefiting approximately 2.5 lakh farmers by providing skill development through a dedicated Daksh Kisan portal. Furthermore, the program will establish around 2000 Kisan Khidmat Ghars and implement robust value chains to enhance the welfare of the farming community.

In addition to agricultural endeavors, PM Modi dedicated tourism-related projects exceeding ₹1,400 crore under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes. The Prime Minister arrived at Srinagar airport and proceeded to the Badamibagh Cantonment, the headquarters of the Army’s 15 or Chinar Corps.

During the event, PM Modi initiated the “Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice Tourist Destination Poll” and the “Chalo India Global Diaspora” campaign. He also announced tourist destinations chosen under the Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD) scheme.

The “Chalo India Global Diaspora” campaign aligns with the Prime Minister’s appeal to Indian diaspora members, urging them to encourage at least five non-Indian friends to visit India. With over 3 crore overseas Indians, the Indian diaspora can significantly contribute to Indian tourism, serving as cultural ambassadors on a global scale.

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