Article 370 abrogation anniversary: How J-K developed after abrogation?

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: After the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A) on August 5, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir ushered into inclusive development in tourism and other sectors.

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J-K boost tourism 

In the past few years and after the abrogation of Article 370, the government developed new tourist destinations, heritage/cultural sites, Sufism/religious sites and adventure treks/sites attracting potential for all four seasons in the areas of nature, adventure, pilgrimage, heritage and sports.

More areas of tourism like amusement, water parks, adventure (water sports, rafting, rock climbing, snow parks) and entertainment are being explored to attract more tourists.

Known for its tourism industry, Kashmir received a boom after the mega G20 countries meet on tourism was held on May 22-24 this year. 

J-K stabilise economy 

The removal of Article 370, 35 A, certainly helped in stabilizing the economy and protecting it from militant and separatist groups, thus allowing the region to draw in more investments. Jammu and Kashmir received 1.88 crore tourists in 2022, but it is expected to reach two crore mark this year, according to official data.

J-K boosts employment 

Special attention to youth has been given who deviated from their aims and objectives in life due to the influence of militancy. 

Around 70,000 youth have been provided with livelihood generation means, directly or indirectly, by taking various initiatives under Mission Youth (MUMKIN, TEJASWANI AND PARVAZ). 78 new job-oriented trades have been introduced including heritage crops.

Boys and girls are more inclined to sports activities in all weather. According to the J-K administration, more than 50,000 young boys and girls have been engaged in sports and recreational initiatives.

In 5000 youth clubs constituted 1 Lakh active youth members. Noticeably, over 55 lakh youth participated in different sports activities during the year 2022-23. 

J-K boosts development sector 

In the development sector, the completion of Projects increased five-fold from 9,229 in 2018-19 to 50,627 in 2021-22, which is likely to touch 70,000 during 2022-23. According to figures available from the Ministry of rural development, 2,967 projects have been completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, covering a distance of 17,798 km and connecting 2,096 habitations.

J-K boosts infrastructure sector 

Jammu and Kashmir have once again secured the third position in terms of building road networks after Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, a significant development indicator after the abrogation of Article 370.

Around 18590 are the approved beneficiaries out of which 4568 houses have been constructed, and PMAY (Rural), 131945 have been approved, out of which 80008 have been constructed in Jammu Division.

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Under PM Jan Dhan Yojana, 2641995 accounts have been created in J-K of which 1192312 have alone been created in the Jammu division and under PM Ujjwala Yojana, 1316924 gas connections have been provided in J-K.