JAMMU, Apr 17:
Asserting that job seekers from rural and far-flung areas should not cover longer distances, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said more than 70,000 vacancies in various Government departments would be filled up on fast track through a mechanism of holding interviews at district level by the recruiting agencies.
“I have directed for introduction of mechanism so that vacant posts are filled up by the eligible candidates,” Mr Abdullah said while addressing a public rally at Mendhar in district Poonch.
The Chief Minister said he would take up the issue of organizing recruitment rallies by various Central Government agencies including Indian Railways for the youth of far-flung areas to expand job market for them.
“Creation of jobs for youth in Government and private sectors is the focal point in employment policy of his government,” he said, adding that the execution agencies of various power and road projects have also been given directions to give top priority to the employment of local youth in these projects.”
Government envisages launch of various micro and small hydro projects in feasible areas on small rivers, brooks and streams in the remote areas in which locals would be provided jobs, the Chief Minister said.
Highlighting merits of unity and reminding people of the sacrifices made by National Conference to strengthen communal harmony, solidarity and unison between various sections of the society in the state, Chief Minister Mr Abdullah said dividing people in the name of region or religion can be the handiwork of ‘pen and ink pot’ (symbol of PDP) or ‘kamal’ (symbol of BJP), but the bearers of ‘red flag with plough’ (NC Flag) have always worked to unite the communities and harmonize the State.
Advising Gujjars and Bakerwals to live in harmony and reject those who are trying to wedge them apart for vote bank politics, Mr Abdullah told them to complement each others’ efforts aimed at welfare and development of weaker sections.
“Some elements want to divide them for vested interests,” he said and asked them to be beware of this conspiracy and exhibit their unity in fighting poverty and injustice.
“National Conference symbolizes your aspirations and works for your unity to help equitable, holistic and all round development,” said the Chief Minister. (AGENCIES)
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