India's development incomplete without developed Kashmir, says Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri, serving as Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas, conveyed a powerful message regarding the pivotal significance of Kashmir in India's developmental trajectory during the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador meetup' convened in Srinagar on Saturday.

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In his address to the audience, Minister Puri underscored the inseparable link between Kashmir's development and the overarching goal of fostering a prosperous India. He articulated, "Bharat cannot be 'Viksit' without 'Viksit Kashmir'." This statement encapsulated the essence of the Prime Minister's vision for India to ascend as a developed nation by 2047.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently articulated his vision for India's

ascent to a developed nation status by 2047, setting forth an ambitious yet achievable goal. Minister Puri echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the collective endeavor required to realize this vision.

"India will become a developed nation in 2047 or even earlier, but in that, several people have to play a role," remarked Minister Puri, elucidating the collaborative effort essential for national progress.