Amit Shah Pushes J&K Development, 2047 Prosperity Target

Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a comprehensive review of Jammu and Kashmir’s development projects, reaffirming the Modi government’s push for a prosperous region. He highlighted the region’s hydropower potential and stressed the need to saturate central welfare schemes while aggressively promoting tourism and upgrading sports infrastructure. The plan includes 50-year interest-free loans for capital projects and a clear objective to transform J&K into a developed state by 2047.

The high-level meeting in Jammu was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Shah pressed for progress across key sectors—roads, power, industry, tourism, and digital connectivity (4G and optical fibre)—and directed officials to ensure full harnessing of hydropower resources and 100% saturation of welfare schemes so benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.

On tourism, the union minister pledged Centre support for opening new destinations and mounting vigorous promotional campaigns in other states to unlock the region’s tourism potential. The push comes as part of an ongoing effort to rebound from recent setbacks and attract both domestic and international visitors. The government has already reported progress and milestones in promotional activities and infrastructure development to boost travel and stay experiences.

Earlier figures show strong tourist activity in 2025, with over 1.7 crore visitors, including more than 36,000 foreigners, marking a notable rebound and underscoring the potential of initiatives like the Home Stay program, which is slated for expansion despite challenges in awareness and infrastructure gaps. The broader aim remains to lay a robust foundation for sustained growth through integrated development, improved connectivity, and a forward-looking tourism strategy that aligns with the 2047 vision.

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