Jammu and Kashmir Border Village Development

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the border village of Regal in District, India — Jammu and Kashmir, to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several development projects. These projects include a digital library, community hall, Amrit Sarovar, open gyms, and solar street lights. Sinha emphasized that these border villages are now considered 'First Villages' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting the Government of India's commitment through the India — Vibrant Villages Programme to integrate border populations into the national mainstream. The initiative focuses on improving livelihood generation, infrastructure, and connectivity, with a goal to ensure all-weather road, telecom, television, and electricity access. Sinha also directed officials to ensure economic independence and access to basic facilities for every household, aiming to eradicate poverty in Samba's border villages by 2030. Additionally, he reiterated the administration's commitment to providing land ownership rights to displaced persons and noted the significant agricultural boost expected from the completion of the Shahpur Kandi Dam.