In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has emphasized that the policies and development plans for districts and concerned departments must accord higher priority to rural development as road to prosperity of Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir has to pass through its villages.<br />'' <br />'' While highlighting the role of rural infrastructure, self-employment, and agrarian society today,  the Lt Governor observed that the concerned department's policies should be based on pragmatism in order to harness the tremendous potential of our villages.<br />'' <br />'' Manoj Sinha said around 70% of J&K's population is dependent on agriculture and allied activities and the development in rural areas today is not just about self-sufficiency in food production but also about increasing yields & income and making the people more empowered. He added that it is also about making the villages self-sufficient because the road to J&K's prosperity has to pass through its villages.<br />''<br />''The Lieutenant Governor observed that the steps taken by his government will integrate the rural areas into modern economic units and increased business opportunities in agro and rural industry can transform the rural economy of Jammu and Kashmir.