NEW DELHI: “Development” and building of “confidence” are the key to address the problem of Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while hoping that the youth of the Valley won’t get “misled”.
He emphasised on the need for taking Kashmir ahead with peace and unity while ensuring that it remains “paradise” in the real sense.
“The seeds (of the current unrest) were sown during Independence. Every government has had to face this problem. This not a new problem but an old one,” he told Network18 in an interview when asked how to solve the problem of Kashmir.
Asserting that “solution to the problem” would be found, Modi said, “Kashmir needs ‘vikas’ (development) and ‘vishwas’ (confidence). 125 crore people of the country are ready to give ‘vikas’ and there has never been dearth of ‘vishwas’.”
He said there has to be forward movement on the basis of ‘vikas’ and ‘vishwas’ and he was confident on this front.
“I hope Kashmiri youth will not be misled and will move ahead with peace, unity, harmony. I hope Kashmir will remain the ‘jannat’ (paradise),” the Prime Minister said.
Meanwhile, in bid to promote sports and to engage the youth of Jammu and Kashmir constructively, Modi Friday announced a special package of Rs 200 crore for the state.
The financial package includes the construction of indoor sporting halls in all districts of the state, according to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release.
Additionally, two stadia will be upgraded to international standards while the current stadia at Poonch, Rajouri and Udhampur will be enhanced. In addition, water sport facilities will also be provided at an estimated cost of Rs.6 crore.
“For immediate engagement of youth in the state in sporting activities, a special programme ‘Sports for AII’ is being implemented for village level competitions and development of sports like football etc,” the release added.
“An amount of Rs 5 crore has already been provided to J&K State Sports Council for organising these village level sporting activities.”
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