Least connected areas to get priority: Wani

Excelsior Correspondent
DHARMARI (GOOL), Feb 20: Minister for R&B, Abdul Majid Wani today said the Government was working towards all inclusive development and growth of every area through creation of dependable social infrastructure across the State.
Addressing a public meeting here alongwith Minister for Tourism, G. A. Mir, the Minister said priority is being given to least connected areas while framing projects and plans. He said road connectivity raises the living standards of people.
He assured construction of guest house at Thakrakote adding the public representatives would be involved in plan formulations and taking up of projects.
Mr. Wani said the tendering process is being fast tracked and with e tendering, the process has become all the more transparent.
In his speech, Minister for Tourism, G. A. Mir said peace is imperative for tourism. He said a tourist reception for Reasi is proposed which would help in diverting the tourist rush of Vaishno Devi towards the area. He asked the people of the area that if they are willing Government would help them developing paying guest facility. Also, he said, way side amenities and view points are being developed to attract tourists to the area.
The Minister said three tourist huts are being constructed at Gool, Arnas and Chinka which would help in strengthening tourist infrastructure in the area.
Addressing the public meeting, Minister of State for Revenue, Ajaz Ahmad Khan said the Government has recently hiked the honorarium of Lambardars and Chowkidars to facilitate them work with interest. He asked Deputy Commissioner, Reasi to settle all pending cases under Roshni Act within a month so that the farmers get rights over their lands.
The Minister also directed the revenue authorities of the district to complete Jamabandi within a year and also computerize the bandobust records of Reasi district.