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Udhampur to Get Airport, Healthcare Boost & Kaladi Global Push: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced major developmental milestones for the Udhampur constituency. Key highlights include the start of the land transfer process for a full-fledged civilian airport and tenders for an interim block to begin ATR flights within six months. The Army Command Hospital will extend super-speciality services to civilians, and a project with Mysuru's Food Technology Institute aims to take the traditional milk product 'Kaladi' to global food chains. Other initiatives include the expansion of lavender cultivation and progress on road connectivity projects.

Key Points: Jitendra Singh Announces Udhampur Airport, Healthcare, Kaladi Project

  • ATR flights within six months
  • Army hospital opens to civilians
  • Kaladi set for global food chains
  • Lavender cultivation expands in Latti
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J&K: Jitendra Singh announces key development milestones for Udhampur​

MoS Jitendra Singh announces ATR flights in 6 months, a full-fledged airport, Army hospital services for civilians, and a global Kaladi project for Udhampur.

"Process of land transfer for a full-fledged civilian airport has begun. - Jitendra Singh"

Jammu, April 6

MoS and Lok Sabha member from J&K's Udhampur constituency, Jitendra Singh, on Monday announced a slew of developmental milestones for Udhampur, including an ATR flight within six months and subsequently a full-fledged airport.​

Jitendra Singh said on X today, "Udhampur DISHA meeting highlights:​

"Aviation milestone: Process of land transfer for a full-fledged civilian airport has begun. Meanwhile, tenders were floated for the construction of an interim block on the existing premises to start the ATR flight within the next six months or so.​

"Healthcare boost: Army Command Hospital to extend regular super-speciality services to civilians, significantly enhancing access to advanced medical care in the district.​

"Local economy upliftment through food entrepreneurship: An ambitious project of traditional milk product 'Kaladi' taken up by the state-of-the-art 'Food Technology and Research Institute', Mysuru, Karnataka, to develop a range of Kaladi's extended shelf-life delicious recipes to be served through leading food chains within India and abroad.​

"Agri Start-ups: Lavender cultivation, started from Bhaderwah, reaches the upper reaches of Latti.​

"Connectivity: Dhar Road upgradation started.​

"Express Road Corridor from Delhi to Katra is in the last phase of completion.​

"From the MP Fund, an ambulance was donated to the Government Medical College, Udhampur."​

Singh has been serving as the 18th Minister of Science and Technology and 12th Minister of Earth Sciences since 2024.​

He is the MoS for the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; and Department of Space.​

He was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Udhampur with a majority of 124,373 votes. He has won all three Lok Sabha elections that he fought from Udhampur for the Bharatiya Janata Party. He won this seat consecutively in 2014, 2019, and 2024.​

He is a Bharatiya Janata Party national executive member and was the chief spokesperson for the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. ​

He won the Udhampur seat in the Indian general elections of 2014 and 2019, with the highest-ever margin of votes for the 16th and 17th Lok Sabhas. ​

He retained the seat in 2024 for the 18th Lok Sabha.​

- IANS

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Priya S
The healthcare boost is the most important part for me. Army hospitals opening up to civilians is a fantastic initiative. Access to super-speciality care can save so many lives in remote areas. Hope this model is replicated elsewhere.
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Aman W
Kaladi getting a national and international platform? Wow! It's about time our traditional foods get the scientific and commercial backing they deserve. This is real 'Vocal for Local'. Can't wait to see it in stores.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited the area, the road connectivity projects are crucial. The Delhi-Katra express corridor will make pilgrimage so much easier. Development that actually improves daily life and spiritual journeys is commendable.
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Vikram M
Lavender cultivation from Bhaderwah to Latti is a brilliant example of a successful agri-startup. It provides sustainable income and utilizes the local climate perfectly. More such region-specific initiatives are needed across India.
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Karthik V
While the announcements are impressive, the real test is timely execution. We've heard many promises before. I hope the ATR flight starts within the promised six months and doesn't get delayed like so many infrastructure projects. Fingers crossed.
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Nisha Z
This holistic approach—aviation, healthcare, food tech, agriculture, roads—is what

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