‘Explore appointment of dedicated officer to look after wards’
*1604 cops martyred since outbreak of militancy
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Dec 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today that the people sleep peacefully because of the police personnel and sacrifices given by them and called for Structured Policy to rehabilitate families of martyr police personnel and explore appointing a dedicated police officer in the department to look after their wards.
Speaking at a function after inaugurating a Digital Skill Development programme for the wards of martyr policemen to generate sustainable livelihood at JK Police Public School here, Sinha said since outbreak of neighbour sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Police personnel bravely fought for unity and integrity of the country.
“Since the beginning of terrorism, 1604 brave police personnel have attained martyrdom in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Asserting that sacrifices of the martyrs can’t be compensated, the Lieutenant Governor called for Structured Policy to rehabilitate families of martyred police personnel through different means including their absorption in companies, workforce of industries, self-employment schemes, providing them with different type of training including skill development etc.
“We sleep peacefully because of the police personnel and their sacrifices,” he pointed out.
Sinha said the Police Department should explore appointment of a dedicated police officer to look after 1604 martyr families including their condition, whether their children have been absorbed, the family members are getting benefits of welfare measures and Veer Naris are availing the Government schemes or not.
He pointed out that kin of martyrs are given Government jobs and compensation.
“The martyr families can’t be satisfied with tribute only. We have to take steps so that they can face the future and lead good lives,” Sinha said.
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Asserting that his administration is committed to take concrete measures for the welfare of the families of those who laid down their lives fighting terrorism in the Union Territory, Sinha urged society, enlightened citizens, business organisations and corporates to come forward and support the Government to create a system which provides ample opportunities to the dependents of the fallen personnel.
“The initiative under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by Indus Towers Limited is a tribute to bravehearts of Jammu Kashmir Police who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country,” he said.
“I pay my humble tribute to those immortal heroes who sacrificed their lives in order to promote the lives of others. J-K Police, Army, Central Police Forces have made significant contributions in nation building. Let us all together take a pledge to discharge our duty towards the families of our martyrs and strengthen our resolve to work for their well-being,” Sinha said.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to take concrete measures for the families of the fallen personnel so that they may live a life of comfort and dignity.
“The welfare of the families of those who served and protected the country’s integrity and sovereignty will always be the top priority of the Government,” Sinha said.
“A grateful and thankful society must collectively support the Government to create a system which provides ample opportunities to the dependents of the martyrs,” he added.
The Lt Governor asked Indus Towers Limited to ensure 100 percent placements of children who are enrolled in the skill development training.
Skill development programme must have an overarching impact on economic independence of the trainees, he said, adding it should be followed by Job placement and self-employment.
Highlighting the significance of equipping the youth with market-driven skills, the Lt Governor stressed that the skill training should develop skill sets to meet the requirements of industries setting up businesses in J-K.
Sinha emphasised on extending necessary assistance for self-employment and entrepreneurial programmes, benefits of welfare schemes of Government and CSR initiatives of corporates to families of martyrs through a structured way.
“Family members of police martyrs should be connected with quality livelihood opportunities through schemes like NRLM, Umeed, Mission Youth, and other ongoing programmes of the Government,” he added.
The new initiative offers digital literacy lessons to 50 police martyrs’ wards and support of connecting them with potential employers. It is aimed at making beneficiaries digitally literate by equipping them with IT and employability skills.
Dilbag Singh, DGP appreciated the new beginning of J&K Police Public School in collaboration with Indus Towers. He also lauded the efforts of J&K Police Wives Association for taking the journey of J&K Police Public School to greater heights.
Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief of Regulatory & CSR, Indus Towers spoke on the key features of the Digital Skill Development training and exposing beneficiaries to career development skills.
“We are grateful to the J&K Police Department for providing the training facility and other basic amenities to seamlessly execute the programme,” he added.
Sukesh Thareja, Circle CEO, Jammu & Kashmir, Indus Towers, in his welcome address highlighted the vision of the Indus Towers initiative under the CSR for skill development for Wards of J&K Police Martyrs.
Later, the Lt Governor visited the computer lab where the skill development training will be held and also interacted with the children and their trainers.
Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; senior Police officers; families of police martyrs, and Principal, faculty and students of Police Public School were present on the occasion.
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