On August 7, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrates five years of serving Jammu and Kashmir, driving remarkable progress in development, youth support, fight against drugs, and better governancesince taking office in 2020.
- Development: Sinha has spearheaded infrastructure growth with projects like the Chenab Bridge and Jammu-Srinagar Highway, alongside Rs 28,400 crore in investments for industrial development. Tourism has surged, with the G20 Tourism meeting in 2023 boosting J&K’s global appeal.
- Youth Support: Initiatives like Mission YUVA, Mumkin, and Tejaswini have empowered 20,000 young entrepreneurs. With Rs 2,386 crore for education and sports, youth are steering towards progress, not radicalization.
- Fight Against Drugs: Sinha’s administration is cracking down on drug networks linked to terrorism, promoting sports and jobs to keep youth drug-free, with J&K Police playing a key role.
- Better Governance: Transparent policies, digitized land records, and lifting the Muharram procession ban since 2023 reflect inclusivity. Sinha supports statehood restoration and works closely with the elected government.
Despite challenges like political uncertainty, Sinha’s leadership has fostered peace, prosperity, and trust, making J&K a beacon of hope.
