J&K L-G launches 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' on PM Modi's birthday, 12 programmes planned
Synopsis
To mark PM Modi's birthday and 25 years of his public service, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha launched a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' covering 12 programmes — from blood donation camps to cleanliness drives — across Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha also visited children's homes and hospitals in Srinagar, framing the initiative as a celebration of national development milestones.
Key Takeaways
J&K L-G Manoj Sinha launched the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' on 17 September 2026 , PM Modi's birthday.
The initiative runs from 17 September to 17 October 2026 and includes 12 service programmes such as cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, and medical camps.
Sinha visited Palaash and Pareesha homes in Srinagar and two hospitals, distributing school bags, sports kits, and fruits to children.
The L-G cited India's GDP growth rate of 7.8 per cent and welfare data including 25 crore people lifted out of poverty nationally.
Infrastructure projects worth more than ₹1.5 lakh crore are currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir , according to the L-G.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday, 17 September 2026 launched the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' initiative in Srinagar, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and 25 years of his public service. The initiative, running from 17 September to 17 October 2026, encompasses 12 service programmes across Jammu and Kashmir, including cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, and medical camps.
How the Day Unfolded
L-G Sinha began the day by celebrating the Prime Minister's birthday with children at the 'Palaash' and 'Pareesha' homes in Srinagar, distributing school bags, sports kits, and sweets. He later visited the Children's Hospital in Bemina and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital, meeting young patients and distributing fruits. The visits underlined the welfare-outreach character of the initiative.
What L-G Sinha Said
Addressing the gathering, Sinha said: 'Today marks the birthday of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. As the head of the government and the leader of the country, he has completed 25 years in public service. The Union government has planned a month-long programme to mark the occasion, and various programmes will be organised throughout the month.'
He also cited India's broader economic trajectory, noting: 'India's journey from being among the fragile five economies to becoming one of the top five economies certainly tells a positive story.' He added that India's economic growth rate is 'currently around 7.8 per cent', describing it as the world's fastest growing major economy.
Development Claims in Jammu and Kashmir
Sinha cited a series of welfare metrics to highlight governance outcomes in the region. He stated that approximately 25 crore people have moved out of poverty nationally, 80 crore people receive free foodgrains, and nearly 11 crore people have benefited from LPG connections. Around 4 crore houses have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, with Jammu and Kashmir said to have made considerable progress in ground-level implementation.
On infrastructure, Sinha noted that road and tunnel projects worth more than ₹1.5 lakh crore are currently underway in the region. He said the longstanding aspiration of connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country had been fulfilled through major connectivity projects completed in recent years.
Call for Public Participation
The L-G appealed to residents to actively participate in the month-long programmes. 'I believe there is an atmosphere of celebration across the country. In Jammu and Kashmir too, the younger generation is witnessing these changes, and it is encouraging to see their enthusiasm,' he said. The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is set to run through 17 October 2026, with events planned across districts in both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
Point of View
In essence, a government-organised public relations exercise timed to the Prime Minister's birthday — a format that has become a recurring feature of the BJP-era administrative calendar. In Jammu and Kashmir specifically, where direct elections and a full-fledged elected government remain politically sensitive terrain, such L-G-led initiatives serve a dual function: they project governance continuity and signal central commitment to the region's development. The welfare statistics cited — 25 crore lifted out of poverty, 80 crore receiving free foodgrains — are aggregate national figures being invoked in a regional context, a rhetorical move worth noting. The ₹1.5 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline in J&K is a real commitment, but timelines and execution quality remain under-scrutinised in mainstream coverage.
NationPress
17 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' launched in Jammu and Kashmir?
The 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' is a month-long public service initiative launched by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on 17 September 2026 to mark PM Narendra Modi's birthday and 25 years of his public service. It runs until 17 October 2026 and covers 12 programmes including cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, and medical camps across Jammu and Kashmir.
Why was the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan launched on 17 September?
17 September is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. The Union government planned the month-long initiative to coincide with the occasion and to mark 25 years of Modi's public service career.
What programmes are included in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan?
The initiative includes 12 service programmes such as cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, and medical camps. L-G Sinha also visited children's welfare homes and hospitals in Srinagar as part of the launch-day activities.
What development claims did L-G Sinha make at the launch?
L-G Sinha cited India's GDP growth rate of around 7.8 per cent and stated that approximately 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty nationally. He also noted that infrastructure projects worth more than ₹1.5 lakh crore are underway in Jammu and Kashmir.
How long will the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan run?
The initiative runs for one month, from 17 September 2026 to 17 October 2026, with events planned across districts in both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
