Srinagar, Jan. 26 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said elections for local bodies will be conducted for establishing a 3-tier governance structure.

"Forfurther strengthening and ensuring peoples' participation at a broader level, polls for local bodies will be conducted, " he said in an R-Day message.

He said Jammu and Kashmir's economy has recorded a growth rate of 9.5% which is driven by sustained government initiatives and strategic policy measures. GSDP of J&K is estimated at Rs.2.45 lakh crore for 2023-24, up from Rs.2,20 lakh crore in2022-23. This positive trajectory highlights the effectiveness of ongoing economic development strategies, infrastructure advancements, and business-friendly policies.

He said in a historic ...