Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Srinagar today for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. He will participate in the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ program at Bakshi Stadium where he will dedicate the ‘Holistic Agriculture Development Programme’ worth ₹5,000 crore to boost the agri-economy in the Union territory.
The prime minister is also slated to launch projects worth over ₹1,400 crore in the tourism sector, including the ‘Integrated Development of Hazratbal Shrine’ in Srinagar. Initiatives like the ‘Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice Tourist Destination Poll’ – the first-ever nationwide initiative to identify the pulse of the nation on tourism – and the ‘Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign’ – aimed at inspiring the Indian diaspora to become Incredible India ambassadors and promote tourism to India – will be launched during the event.
Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar is adorned with the national tricolour ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ program. Drones and CCTV cameras are being used for surveillance while foot patrolling by the security forces has been intensified in a two-kilometre radius around the venue.
Schools along the route are closed, and board exams scheduled for Thursday are postponed to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the high-profile event.
Srinagar Police has imposed a temporary ban on the flying of drones and quadcopters in the city. Srinagar has been designated a “Temporary Red Zone” for drone operations during this period and all unauthorised drone operations in the city are liable to be penalised according to relevant provisions of Rule 24(2) of Drone Rules, 2021.
Marine commandos have been deployed in Jhelum River and Dal Lake to prevent the use of these water bodies for any subversive activities.
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