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Union Minister Jitendra Singh has confirmed that Jammu will soon have its own dedicated railway division, with the railway ministry approving the long-standing proposal.

 

Singh, who holds the portfolio as Minister of State for Personnel, announced this development through a series of posts on X, sharing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a personal interest in the expansion and improvement of railway infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Singh stated, “Heartening news for #Jammu…Railways to set up exclusive Division Headquarter at Jammu…A delegation of Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by its President Sh Arun Gupta, met me with a proposal to set up the Railways Division headquarter at Jammu.”

Following this request, Singh discussed the proposal with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, leading to its acceptance and the initiation of processes to establish the division headquarters.

Prime Minister Modi’s focus on Jammu’s infrastructure is closely tied to the forthcoming rail link connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of India.

This link is set to transform Jammu into a pivotal railway junction, facilitating travel and trade throughout the region.

According to Singh, “Modi is keen to reinforce the railway facility and railway administrative structure in Jammu, which is soon going to be an important railway junction when the Kashmir valley, for the first time, gets connected with the rest of the country through a rail network.”

 

In a formal communication to the minister, the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted the manifold benefits of a dedicated division.

 

It noted that elevating Jammu’s status to a full-fledged divisional headquarters would streamline railway operations and create substantial employment opportunities for locals.

 

Jammu, a major pilgrimage hub, currently falls under the jurisdiction of the Firozpur division of Northern Railway.

 

The new division will cater specifically to Jammu’s needs, aligning with the government’s drive to improve administrative infrastructure and provide greater regional autonomy.