Will focus on the potential of youth; channelise same to rebuild J&K: Mehbooba

SRINAGAR: Placing great hope and expectations on the vast potential of the State’s youth, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said she wants to bring the focus back on it and channelise the same for rebuilding the State.

She said youth have been the biggest casualty of more than two decades of violence and time has come to deliver the promise of a future which does justice to their enormous ability. “I admire your perseverance to go on, despite cycle of violence that snatched your childhood and I promise to heal your scars by securing your future,” Ms Mufti pledged during her meetings with several youth delegations from different parts of the valley.

She said her task is cut out in creating an enabling environment that allows abundant employment opportunities for the youngsters. “I want to bring the focus back on the potential of the youth and channelise the same for rebuilding the State”, The Chief Minister said.

For this, she said only peace and stability will enable her to invest in empowerment, education and employment of youth in the State. (AGENCIES)