Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, has warmly welcomed the decision of Northern Railway to extend the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi. He described this initiative as historic and a significant step in the interest of passengers, which will further strengthen connectivity in the Jammu region.
Billawaria particularly appreciated the inclusion of advanced winterization technology that enables it to operate smoothly even in sub-zero temperatures in the Vande Bharat train, its increased capacity of 20 coaches, improved heating systems, and various passenger-friendly innovations. He stated that “this train will operate smoothly even in the most challenging weather conditions, serving as a strong and reliable link between Jammu and Kashmir.
”He said that this extension will greatly benefit daily commuters, tourists, and pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi. It will also give a boost to tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, promote local trade, generate employment opportunities, and play an important role in strengthening the region’s economy.Billawaria further added that extending the Vande Bharat Express to Jammu Tawi will not only reduce travel time but also provide passengers with a modern, safe, and comfortable travel experience.
He reiterated that the BJP-led central government is continuously working to establish Jammu & Kashmir as a hub of development, connectivity, and prosperity.Expressing deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Billawaria said that his visionary, decisive, and result-oriented leadership has given a new direction and pace to the development of Jammu & Kashmir. He noted that accelerating long-pending projects, ensuring development reaches remote areas, and making life easier for common citizens are all outcomes of the Prime Minister’s strong resolve and sensitive leadership.
He also highlighted the sustained commitment to integrating Jammu & Kashmir with the mainstream of national development.He further appreciated the efforts of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), and Jammu MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, stating that “their visionary, dedicated, and development-oriented leadership has not only accelerated several ambitious projects in Jammu & Kashmir but has also played a decisive role in successfully implementing them on the ground.” He also lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Railways and officials of Northern Railway for this people-centric decision.
