Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that officers and employees of the administration are working round the clock with the resolve to serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“There are people who are working for the betterment of society and nation building. We acknowledge their dedication towards service, the work being done by them reflects their values and high ideals”, Lt Governor said during the 16th edition of ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ radio programme aired today.
He complimented the District level administrations for invoking the spirit of public-participation in the government while working among the masses.
The Lt Governor paid homage to all those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident of flash-flood near Shri Amarnathji Cave last week.
The Lt Governor also expressed gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Police Forces, Army, CAPFs, NDRF, SDRF, SASB, Civil Administration and all personnel, officials, local volunteers and other stakeholders associated with disaster management who, with great urgency and dedication completed the rescue operation in difficult conditions to save precious lives.
He said Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav provides the perfect opportunity for new dreams, new resolve to bring about peace, prosperity and all-round progress in the country. “As the cradle of civilization, we are determined to further enhance the country’s position at the world stage,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor also commended the employees of Power Development Department, PWD, Jal Shakti and all personnel associated with disaster management who defied the recent inclement weather and ensured round the clock services and operations.
The Lt Governor acknowledged the indispensable efforts of the Water Heroes of Baramulla, including Mohammad Ramzan Wani, Abdul Ahad Reshi, Mushtaq Ahmed Dar, Riyaz Ahmed Mir, Ashraf Wani and Abdul Hameed Tantre who ensured water supply to 25 villages despite flash floods.
“There are many such officers and employees of the administration who are working round the clock with the resolve to serve the people. We acknowledge their dedication towards service; the work being done by them reflects their values and high ideals,” added the Lt Governor.
While enlisting government’s endeavours for promoting entrepreneurship and harnessing demographic dividend, the Lt Governor said, “J&K has emerged as the top performer in the ranking of UTs for dynamic change in the ecosystem of Startups. Through the new industrial policy, we are focusing on developing the start up ecosystem in the districts as well,” he added.
He said that 100 percent banking facilities in all the villages is helping to bring the remote villages closer to the markets of Delhi and Mumbai.
The Lt Governor made a special mention of women entrepreneurs from J&K who are inspiring other women folk with their resolve, efforts and achievements.
“Saima Khan’s technology institute ‘Step in’, Madiha Talat’s ‘Shirin Aromatics’ and Malika Shah’s brand of herbal products have become synonymous with self-reliance, women entrepreneurship and empowerment,” said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor noted that Geetika Kohli’s institute on soft skill training and Payal Sharma’s startup named ‘JK Aromatic Herbs’ are some of the shining examples of women empowerment, creative power and the very essence of excellence and leadership.
Referring to the suggestions received from Sankarshan Sharma and Akarshit Sharma from Jammu regarding provision of coaching facilities for recently launched Agnipath scheme in the armed forces, the Lt Governor instructed the Mission Youth and District Administrations to provide necessary facilities to all the youths preparing for Agniveer recruitment through various training programs and facilities initiated by the government.
The Lt Governor also shared the suggestions of Syed Aijaz Kashani from Srinagar and Baramulla’s Aaqib Tantray for promoting the practise of community policing as an effective medium of synergy between the people and the police.
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