LG expresses gratitude to those making Amarnath Yatra smooth

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed gratitude to all those who are selflessly working to make Amarnath pilgrimage a pleasant experience.
“The pious Yatra inspires us to build a bright future for Jammu and Kashmir, rooted in human dignity, social equality and justice,” the Lt Governor said during the 28th edition of ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ programme.
LG dedicated the programme to the local people and all the stakeholders engaged in the holy Amarnath Yatra.
“The spiritual odyssey symbolises the tradition of kindness and compassion for one and all. This pious Yatra inspires us to build a bright future for Jammu and Kashmir, rooted in human dignity, social equality and justice,” the LG said.
Highlighting the major decisions taken by the administration, the LG said the poor, underprivileged and the deprived are the priority of the administration and every possible effort is being made to fulfill their basic needs and promote their ease of living.
“J&K administration is pledged to work for the welfare of the poor and the vulnerable sections of the society. The ambitious scheme to provide land to the landless and a house under PMAY will enhance quality of life and empower the marginalized,” he said.
Food security to poor people is among the nation’s fundamental civilisational values. Prime Minister’s Food Supplementation for Priority Households Scheme would benefit a large section of society and it will ensure their well-being, he added.
The LG called upon all the sections of the society to remain vigilant against the elements who are misleading the people and working against the interest of the poor.
“People should not remain hostage to the past. We must join the transformational journey of the present to build a golden future of J&K, he said and added “youth is our hope and all arms of government must work as a team to provide them all the essential support.
The LG made a special mention of Shakir Ahmad, Adnan Mushtaq and Furqan Rashid, students of GHSS, Kreeri, Baramulla who have developed an Apple Grader and are inspiring others to fulfill their dreams.
“I feel proud when I see that young boys and girls are working on new inventions, innovations with enthusiasm”, he said.
Sometimes the unknown and a new path create fear in our mind. By breaking free of the fear, the youth of J&K are charting a path to success and scripting their own destiny through entrepreneurship, he observed.
One of such inspirations is Safina Mushtaq of Baramulla who started with mushroom cultivation and subsequently diversified in flower seedling and protected cultivation. With her zeal, she carved out a successful career in agri-business, the Lt Governor said.
Another youth Sandur Kumar from Reasi is a shining example of a successful Agri-preneur. Today, he has developed a sustainable business model by combining three areas of mushroom cultivation, beekeeping and dairy.
UNI