Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 7: A delegation of All J&K Gaddi & Sippi Tribes Welfare Association led by its State president Parveen Jaryal called on member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Shamsher Singh Manhas.
Jaryal while apprising Mr Manhas of the problems of the Gaddi and Sippi hoped that the era of discrimination with the downtrodden and Gaddi and Sippi tribes will definitely come to an end during the regime of newly formed coalition Government in Jammu and Kashmir.
He expressed high hopes that present coalition Government will take cognizance of the issues of these tribes and will take initiatives for the welfare and betterment of Gaddi and Sippi tribes.
The delegation also presented a memorandum of demands to Manhas which included establishment of hostel facilities for Gaddi and Sippi students at Bani,Kathua ,Billawar Jammu Doda,Bhaderwah and Ramban, establishment of an Advisory Board for Gaddi and Sippi tribes at par with Gujjar and Bakerwal Advisory Board, representation of Gaddi and Sippi tribes in Tribal Advisory Groups at district ,and State level, recognition of Gaddi language in 6th Schedule of the Constitution of J&K, earmarking of funds in annual budget of the State for Welfare Schemes of these Tribes etc.
Manhas gave a patient hearing and assured them that he will take up the matter with Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh for its redressal .He informed them Dr Nirmal Singh is already aware of the issues of Gaddi and Sippi Tribes and has already taken steps for redressal of grievances of these communities .Those who were present in the delegation include Shanker Chand, Satnam Singh, Abinesh Kumar and Bachan Singh
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