Union Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dr. Jitendra Singh, today announced that the Railways Ministry will soon set up an exclusive Divisional Headquarters in Jammu. This development comes after a proposal was presented by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI), which was promptly taken up with the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approval.
Dr. Singh revealed that the proposal was submitted by a delegation of the JCCI, led by its President Arun Gupta, during a meeting in Jammu on Wednesday. The delegation advocated for the establishment of the Railway Divisional Headquarters in the region, highlighting Jammu’s growing importance as a key railway hub. Dr. Singh acted swiftly, engaging with the Railway Minister, who accepted the proposal and initiated the process for setting up the divisional headquarters.
“THE PRIME MINISTER, NARENDRA MODI, IS PERSONALLY MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR. HE IS KEEN TO ENSURE THAT JAMMU RECEIVES ITS DUE RECOGNITION AND THAT THE RAILWAY FACILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE IN THE CITY ARE REINFORCED,” DR. SINGH SAID.
He further emphasized that Jammu will soon become a critical railway junction, particularly with the upcoming rail connectivity to the Kashmir valley. The historic rail link will connect the Kashmir valley with the rest of India for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development.
JCCI Delegation Highlights Jammu’s Growing Railway Importance
The JCCI delegation, led by President Arun Gupta and accompanied by Rajeev Gupta (Junior Vice President), Manish Gupta (Secretary General), Rajesh Gupta (Secretary), and Rajesh Gupta-II (Treasurer), met with Dr. Singh at Jammu and submitted a memorandum urging the establishment of the Railway Divisional Headquarters in the region.
The JCCI team pointed out that although Jammu Railway Station has been declared a Railway Division, little progress has been made in the establishment of a formal headquarters. They highlighted the growing importance of Jammu as a major railway hub, especially with the upcoming rail connection to Baramulla. The delegation argued that given Jammu’s expanding role in railway operations, it deserves a full-fledged Railway Division to manage the growing network.
“JAMMU HAS BEEN A PIVOTAL CENTER FOR RAILWAY OPERATIONS, AND WITH THE EXTENSION OF RAIL CONNECTIVITY UP TO BARAMULLA, THE SCOPE OF OPERATIONS HAS FURTHER INCREASED,” THE JCCI DELEGATION NOTED IN THEIR MEMORANDUM.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Endorses JCCI’s Demand
Dr. Jitendra Singh strongly endorsed the demand and assured the JCCI delegation that he would take up the matter with the Union Railway Minister as a top priority.
“I ASSURE YOU THAT I WILL PERSONALLY TAKE UP THE MATTER WITH THE UNION RAILWAY MINISTER AND ENSURE THAT THIS ISSUE IS RESOLVED AT THE EARLIEST,” DR. SINGH TOLD THE DELEGATION.
The JCCI expressed its gratitude to Dr. Singh for his prompt action in addressing the demand, commending him for his commitment to improving Jammu’s railway infrastructure and strengthening its position as a key railway hub.
A Boost to Jammu’s Infrastructure and Connectivity
The establishment of the Divisional Headquarters in Jammu will not only improve railway administration but also further boost regional connectivity and economic growth. As Jammu prepares to become a crucial junction in the expanding railway network, this move is expected to pave the way for enhanced transportation facilities, better connectivity with the rest of India, and greater opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
