J&K aims to become top investment destination: LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, Apr 29 (KNN) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the government is committed to make Jammu and Kashmir the leading investment destination in manufacturing and service sector.

At the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Kashmir Medical College and Super-Speciality Hospital, the LG said “It is a new era for private investments in J&K and testimony to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to make J&K UT a leading investment destination.”

He said that the project was one of the biggest private sector investments in J&K’s health sector that would improve efficiency and quality of care.

The LG said that the project worth Rs 525 crore would develop a medical college with 150 MBBS seats to fulfill the aspirations of the youth and the 100-bedded hospital would provide world-class healthcare at affordable rates.

As per report, employment opportunities to 2000 local youth will be created through the project.

“We have created an enabling environment for the private sector for economic development, employment, and income generation. The administration is deeply and sincerely committed to ease of doing business and ease of living,” Sinha said.

During his address, he also shared the details of infrastructure being developed in J&K.

The LG said that Rs 1.25 lakh crore worth road and highway projects were being completed in J&K and necessary institutional structures had been created for investment.

The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unparalleled growth of J&K.

Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta and Chairman Milli Trust Fayaz Ahmad were also present on the occasion.  (KNN Bureau)