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Kargil patriotism inspires India: PM
Kargil, J&K, Aug 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the people of Kargil, where the 1999 war against Pakistan occurred, that his government is committed to developing the region where the patriotism of people is an inspiration for rest of India.
"We are committed to enhancing connectivity in this region," he said in his speech at Kargil where Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was also present.
Modi, who is the first PM to visit Leh and Kargil after the Kargil war, dedicated two hydel power projects in Leh and Kargil in Jammu & Kashmir.
The 44 MW Chutak hydroelectric project in Kargil district was inaugurated besides a power transmission line from Leh to Kargil and Kargil to Srinagar
"We will do everything possible for your development. We have a strong bond," said the PM.
"We are interested in development and taking everyone together towards development. We are committed to enhancing connectivity in this region," he said.
"I am sure the youth here can work hard, earn money and feed their families," said the PM.
"The patriotism of the people of Kargil inspires the people of India. I bow to this land and to the people," he said.
"As the CM said- today I am hearing the sound of claps but when I came earlier we heard the sound of guns. It is my privilege that I am able to come here and meet all of you in Kargil," he added.
The 44 MW Chutak hydroelectric Project is located in Kargil District of Jammu & Kashmir. Barrage site is located about 14 km upstream of Kargil near village Sarzhe. The project is a run-off-river scheme on the river Suru, to generate 216 MU in a 90% dependable year having installed capacity of 44 MW (4 x 11 MW) utlising a rated head of 52m developed by construction of a 15.0 m high barrage and through 4780 m long 5.9M dia horse shoe shaped Head race tunnel.
On the other hand the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar Transmission System includes 375 km Transmission line at 220kV voltage level from Alistong (Srinagar) to Leh via Kargil with four 220/33kV Sub-stations at Drass, Kargil, Leh and Khalsti. This transmission system shall be able to facilitate availability of power of about 100-150 MW in the Ladakh region.
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