PM reviews implementation of J-K projects ahead of visit

Ahead of his visit to Jammu and Kashmir early next week, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today reviewed the status of the Rs 37,000-crore reconstruction package for the state which is currently being implemented.
The Prime Minister's Reconstruction Plan involves 67 projects and schemes covering 11 sectors of the economy including expansion of infrastructure and basic services and employment generation.
The review was undertaken by the Prime Minister with officials involved in the implementation of these projects, sources said.
The Prime Minister is undertaking two-day visit to the state from June 25.
At the meeting, it was noted that 34 projects and schemes have been completed and work in 28 is in progress, the sources said.

Among the projects completed are setting up of 1,000 micro hydro-electric projects, electrification of all villages, expansion of total literacy campaign to remaining three districts of Kargil, Poonch, and Doda and training to enhance skills of youth for IT/BPO sector at Jammu and Srinagar.