New Delhi, July 11 -- Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Saturday disclosed the Union Government's decision to give approval for establishing a "Street Food Hub" at Lakhanpur in Kathua district under the PM SVANidhi initiative.

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for according high priority to the development of Jammu & Kashmir, Jitendra Singh said Lakhanpur's inclusion among the first approved towns reflects the Centre's sustained commitment to strengthening infrastructure, tourism and livelihoods in the Union Territory.

He said the approval assumes added significance at a time when the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is witnessing heavy pilgrim movement and the new facility will further enhance services for pilgrims, tourists ...