NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The planned visit of Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister to Jammu and Kashmir on January 9 has been canceled. The scheduled activities included attending the Vikasit Bharat Sankalpa Yatra in Jammu, inaugurating projects totaling Rs. 1379 Cr, including E-buses in Jammu city, laying the foundation stone for projects worth Rs. 2348 Cr, and distributing appointment letters on compassionate grounds.

The Minister had also planned to conduct a review of the security and development situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, a visit to Dera Ki Gali in the Poonch sector to meet the families of civilians recently killed in the area was on the agenda.

However, due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions and forecast, the program has been deferred.