Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 21: Poornima Sharma, Deputy Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Sharma thanked Governor for conducting long pending elections to the Urban Local Bodies and informed him about the steps initiated for effective delivery of basic services which fall under the jurisdiction of the JMC and various other matters relating to the functioning of the JMC.
Emphasizing the role of Urban Local Bodies in ensuring development and delivery of basic services, Governor urged Sharma to see that people get their matters resolved within reasonable time period and stressed due focus on ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the area under its jurisdiction.
Hakeem Yaseen, former Minister discussed with Governor various matters concerning the implementation of socio-economic development schemes and programmes and other issues relating to the interests of the State.
Governor urged Yaseen to continue his sustained endeavours for promoting public welfare.
Abdul Ghani Kohli, former Minister apprised Governor about several issues relating to development of Kala Kote and problems being faced by the people living in the border areas.
Governor urged Kohli to work devotedly for development of his area and promoting public welfare.
Deldan Namgial, former MLA Nobra thanked Governor for granting Cluster University for Ladakh region and apprised him about the development scenario and various hardships being faced by people of Nobra due to prevailing harsh weather conditions.
Governor urged Namgial to continue his sustained endeavours towards promoting public welfare.
Meanwhile, a delegation of All India Jat Maha Sabha led by its President Choudhary Man Mohan Singh, met Governor and requested him for releasing the remaining amount of one time settlement package announced under Prime Minister’s Development Package in 2014 as compensation in favour of displaced families of 1947, 1965 and 1971; transferring ownership rights of custodian land; area within 8 Km of International Border be incorporated in the list of Backward area; enhance compensation amount in favour of NoK of those who lose their lives or suffer disabilities due to cross border firing; special recruitment drive for youth of the border area in Police, Army, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces; allotment of 5 marlas of plots at safer places for families living in disturbed areas along Border; shifting of fencing at Border to Zero Line and compensation to families who are unable to cultivate their lands due to regular cross border firing.
Governor assured the delegation due consideration of their demands.
Ch. Yudhvir Singh; Ch. Rakesh Taikat; Ch. Dharmendar Singh were among those present in the meeting.
Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu also called on Governor and briefed him about the arrangements made for the Republic Day celebrations and various other matters of administrative importance.
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