Several delegations call on Sinha
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held an interactive session with 70-member delegation of Gujjar-Bakerwal Community at Raj Bhavan, and got first hand appraisal of their issues and grievances.
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During the interaction, the Lt Governor assured the members of the delegation that strict directions would be passed to the Deputy Commissioners and Police Department to ensure smooth seasonal migration of the nomadic Gujjar-Bakerwal community members along with their livestock.
“Action will be taken against the officers found guilty of any delinquency during the movement of Gujjar-Bakerwal community members”, said the Lt Governor, on being informed that the nomads face problems during their seasonal migration.
The delegation comprising of the members of the community from across the UT led by Ch. Haroon Khatana expressed their gratitude towards the Lt Governor led J&K Administration for implementation of Forest Rights Act and Political reservation for the benefit of the tribal community.
On being apprised of the issue of Mobile Schools, the Lt Governor observed that the Government has already increased remuneration of the teachers working in Mobile Schools, from Rs 4000 to Rs 10,000 per month for better functioning of these schools. He assured that all possibilities would be explored for improving infrastructure of Mobile schools across the UT.
Terming ‘Education’ as the foundation for the progress of every community, the Lt Governor advised the Gujjar-Bakerwal community members to promote education among the youth of the community and also assured full support of the government in this process.
He said that the education would open up more livelihood opportunities for the youth and bring prosperity in the community.
The Lt Governor further called upon the Gujjar-Bakerwal community members for more political involvement and sustained awareness among the community for their betterment.
Addressing the issue of optimum utilization of development funds, the Lt Governor assured the delegation that an officer sensitive to the issues of Gujjar-Bakerwal community would be deputed for the welfare of the said community.
The Lt Governor also asked the members of the delegation to submit the list of habitations with requirements pertaining to provision of basic amenities, so that necessary measures could be taken in this regard.
Meanwhile, various members of the delegation interacted with the Lt Governor and raised their concerning issues. They also submitted a Memoranda of Demands to the Lt Governor.
Anwar Chaudhary put forth the demand pertaining to the functioning of Mobile Schools. Mohammad Sardar apprised the Lt Governor regarding the issue of smooth movement of Gujjar-Bakerwal community. Ch. Farooq Khatana projected the issue of utilization of funds under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP).
Elected representatives including BDC Chairperson, from Larnoo, Anantnag, Mumtaz Ali, and Sarpanches- Showkat Ali and Ch. Anwar were also part of the delegation.
Member, Central Waqf Council and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi also called on Lieutenant Governor.
Dr. Andrabi discussed with the Lt Governor about various issues of public welfare and important matters concerning the working of the Waqf Board. She also shared her views about the prevailing development scenario in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Lt Governor advised Dr. Andrabi to take requisite measures for continuous improvement in the working of the Board. He further urged her to continue working for the welfare of the people.
Similarly, former Deputy Chairman, J&K Legislative Council and former Legislator Javed Ahmad Rana apprised the Lt Governor about various important development issues of Mendhar area including construction of two bridges in Mendhar Town, Mini Secretariat and Trauma Centre in the Sub Division; establishment of District Headquarters of Mission Youth at Mendhar; adoption of Chhungan and Kalaban villages under Tribal village Scheme; strengthening of road connectivity; upgradation of schools; augmenting the numbers of ATMs in the area, and construction of outdoor stadium at Bhatidar, Mendhar.
The Lt Governor, while interacting with the former Legislator observed that the UT Government is cognizant of all the concerns of the people of border areas and will deal with all their issues with utmost sensitivity and priority. He assured the former Legislator that the issues put forth by him would be looked into earnestly for their redressal on merit.
A delegation of DDC members from Ramban also called on Lieutenant Governor.
The delegation led by DDC Chairperson, Dr. Shamshad Shan submitted a memorandum of issues and demands to the Lt Governor pertaining to strengthening of road connectivity and power infrastructure in Ramban, establishment of drug rehabilitation centre to curb drug menace, rationalization of teachers and lecturers in Education sector, addressing the shortage of medical staff, besides creation of auditorium and stadium, Industrial estate and exploring the tremendous tourist potential in the district.
The Lt Governor while interacting with the members of the delegation observed that steps have already been initiated to improve infrastructure in various sectors including Education, Industry and Healthcare Sector , the results of which are visible on the ground. He further said that rationalization of the teachers would be done soon.
For areas like Ramban, provision of 50 % incentive has been kept to provide sustained handholding and promote small industries.
The Lt Governor asked the elected representatives to play their active part in the formulation of District plans.
Meanwhile, a delegation of Jammu & Kashmir Nationalist’s People Front led by Sheikh Muzaffar met the Lt Governor and apprised him of various issues of public importance including augmenting irrigation facilities and power supply, besides strengthening the internal road connectivity in districts.
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