Manoj Sinha inaugurated the “Shaurya Gatha” Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Karnah (Kupwara district), marking an important step toward promoting battlefield tourism, preserving heritage, and supporting border-area development. During the event, he praised the Indian Army formations including Northern Command and Chinar Corps, along with engineers, officials, and local residents for completing the project in a short time. He emphasized that India’s soldiers, through their courage and sacrifice, must remain a lasting source of pride and inspiration for citizens.

He said the complex is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers and will help generate new opportunities in tourism, homestays, local handicrafts, and youth entrepreneurship in the border region. He also pointed out the contrast between development in Jammu and Kashmir and conditions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir continues to progress with peace and prosperity and reaffirming its integral status within India.

Sinha highlighted that the region is advancing on multiple fronts, with growing confidence and improved living conditions. He noted that initiatives under the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan programme, along with inclusion of seven villages under the Vibrant Village Programme, will improve infrastructure, livelihoods, and overall quality of life in Tangdhar-Karnah.

He further stressed the importance of the Sadhna Tunnel in boosting connectivity, trade, healthcare, education, and disaster response through all-weather access. Senior military and civil officials, including representatives from Northern Command, Chinar Corps, the state administration, police, and security forces, attended the inauguration ceremony.