Jagti tenants highlight demands

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Aug 17: A meeting of Jagti Tenement Committee was held today under the presidentship of its president, Shadi Lal Pandita to discuss their demands and grievances.

The meeting demanded that Government be go in for the construction of more TRTs at Jagti to accommodate the homeless migrants besides utilize the vacant space at old Nagrota camp and old Purkhoo camp for the construction of two room sets.

They also demanded for advertising the remaining 3000 posts under the Prime Minister’s Employment Package and also creating some 500 class IV posts to accommodate less qualified migrants youth.

The other demands included enhancement of cash assistance to Rs 5000 to Rs 15000 per month, construction of passenger sheds, dispensary, availability of shops, etc in the Jagti camp.