Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 4: Legislative Council today took up the discussion on the Governor’s address in which several members participated.
Starting the discussion, Congress member Bashir Ahmed Magray appreciated the efforts of the Government in improving service delivery to the public in a time bound manner and initiating several people friendly and landmark steps towards strengthening the democratic roots in the State.
Elaborating on several landmark steps like SKEWPY, PSGA, Right to Information Act, Vigilance Act, Accountability Commission, Panchayat elections and e-governance initiatives etc, he said all these steps have strengthened the confidence of the people in the Government. He said that people have been made aware about their rights and their grievances are recorded and addressed through the Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Cell.
Mr. Magray also highlighted the significance of several important road projects including Mughal road, Narbal-Tangmarg road, four lanning of National Highway etc. taken up by the Government for providing better connectivity and boosting economic growth and exploiting tourism potential of several scenic spots falling along these roads.
NC member Sheikh Ghulam Rasool while speaking on the Governors address lauded the efforts of the Government in introducing efficiency and transparency in the delivery of public services. He called for establishing a separate department to look into the aspects of improving efficiency, training and capabilities of Government functionaries for better results on ground.
While congratulating the Government on successful panchayat elections, he cautioned the Government that powers to the panchayats should be devolved in a phased manner so that gradual transition of functions and funds takes place effectively. He said that both internal and external political dimensions of J&K need to be addressed and peace process needs to be sustained.
Congress member Sham Lal Bhagat appreciated the Government on establishing Panchayati Raj Institutions in the State to strengthen the grass root level democracy. He said that although Government has taken several initiatives to upgrade school infrastructure in Doda district however, there is shortage of adequate staff in these schools.
He said that Doda being among the least connected districts, Government should provide extra focus to provide connectivity to the district including building motorable and foot bridges. He said that horticulture and livestock rearing should be supported and introduced in water deficit areas of the State. He also called for a special package and support to the farmers of agricultural region in Assar block of district Doda.
Narboo Gialchan appreciated the role of the Coalition Government in restoring peace and normalcy in the State, adding that people have adopted peace and taken the path of development and economic growth. He called on political parties to work together along with the people to strengthen the state and avoid un-necessary politicising trivial issues and exploiting the sentiments of the people.
He lauded the State Government on improving the power scenario in Ladakh region and said that the steps initiated by the Government to commission several power projects and connecting Ladakh region with the Northern Grid will go a long way in utilizing the power potential of Ladakh region and transferring the same to Jammu and Kashmir and other regions of the country. He also thanked the State and the Union Government for Zojila tunnel project and other projects meant for maintaining throughout the year road connectivity of Ladakh region with the rest of the State.
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