Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his Government’s determination for inclusive development in the State adding that holistic growth of weaker sections has been flagged as focused area in the State’s policy planning.
Addressing gathering on Guru Ravi Dass Jayanti here, Omar said that equitable development and justice to all irrespective of any consideration of region, religion, caste or creed is the benchmark of his Government’s functioning.
He said that the special provisions guaranteed by the Constitution and law for comprehensive development and welfare of weaker sections are being fully safeguarded by the Government and clear directions have been given to the concerned to ensure all benefits reach to these sections hassle-free.
Extending greetings to Guru Ravi Dass Ji Samaj on 636 Jayanti of Guru Ji, Omar described Guru Ji as a great social reformer, who struggled and sacrificed for cultivating justice, creating classless society, ensuring dignity of women and preaching the concept of equality and brotherhood of human beings.
Announcing Rs. 20 lakhs for constructing the flooring of Guru Ravi Dass Ji Sabha Complex, the Chief Minister said that the memorandum presented by the Sabha would be given due consideration adding that the maximum points identified in the memorandum have already been taken care of in the Board meetings of Schedule Caste Advisory Board.
He said most of the demands have been taken up by the Vice Chairperson of Schedule Caste Advisory Board, in Board meetings and necessary directions have been given to the concerned in this regard. He said the issue of granting additional land to the Sabha would be discussed shortly.
Vice Chairperson Schedule Caste Advisory Board, Swaran Lata and President of the Sabha, Vijay Lochan also spoke on the occasion and referred to the land reforms and other measures taken by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah for the upliftment and well being of weaker sections of the society.
Minister for Planning and Development, Ajay Sadhotra, Provincial President NC, Jammu, Devender Singh Rana, MLA Chaman Lal Gupta, various political and social activists were present on the occasion.
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