Puri says Union Ministry will send team to find reasons
Avtar Bhat
JAMMU, June 16: As Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today alleged that some people in Jammu were obstructing Smart City works, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said that his Ministry will send a team to the Union Territory to find the reasons of short comings and steps needed to be taken to give pace to the Smart City Project.
Addressing a function during launch of alternative to Plastic bags, organised by Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) here today, the Lt Governor said that despite getting Rs seven crores more, the Jammu Smart City works have not been done to that extent as were expected in comparison to Srinagar city.
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“Some people have got stay from court. If impediments will be created how development can take place? For the development of the city we have to come out of this mindset and seriously think over this issue,” he said.
Sinha said if people will not come forward and cooperate, the Government will not be able to do the required developmental works. He made an appeal to people of Jammu to come forward and make the Smart City Project launched by Government a success.
“At administrative level, we are trying our best to convince such people but public should also come forward and ensure that such impediments are not created,” said the LG.
Earlier, while addressing the students of IIM Jammu during 6th Convocation of the Institute, here today, Sinha said that human values powered by technological capabilities will transform businesses in future.
“Technology alone will not make the change but modern technology combined with human leadership will be the most powerful tool for prosperity and progress in human history,” he said.
Advising the students to be creative, focus on self-learning and remain rooted in the ancient values, Sinha opined that Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools will help new ideas, curiosity and creativity to provide new momentum to nation building.
“Today’s youth represents the Indian generation that has Vedas in one hand and Artificial Intelligence in the other. The perfect balance of both is what sets them apart. Excellent collaboration of modern technology tools and human leadership will contribute to the nation building,” he said.
Stating that India is emerging as a new knowledge economy on the world horizon and it is growing at an exponential pace, the Lt Governor spoke at length about the transformational work in every sector that is driving the nation on the path to become a powerhouse.
“The graduating students are making a new beginning of their life at a juncture when this glorious phase of our country’s development and growth have opened up new opportunities, new possibilities for all,” he said and added that it is the best time for young minds to turn their ideas into reality and create a better future deeply rooted in our glorious past.
“Curiosity, knowledge and action are the three elements that create our destiny. The evolution of India’s knowledge society is based on the foundation of these three elements which have been guiding inclusive development and empowering the society,” he observed, adding that these three elements will also lead the way in adding value to existing opportunities, develop new tools and make transformational, economic and social impact in the society.
The Lt Governor highlighted the reforms National Education Policy and modern IT tools have brought in the education sector.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured that young generation is empowered through NEP-2020 and a powerful ecosystem of Digital India so that with unique combination of Human Capabilities and Artificial Intelligence, our youth fulfill their aspirations and make the country proud,” he said.
The Lt Governor also lauded the efforts of IIM Jammu as a mentoring institution and making immense contribution to the socio-economic development of the nation. “India was known as the golden bird not only because we were hundreds of years ahead of other countries in civilization, culture and prosperity but also because we had the best academic institutions and the entire society was touching the pinnacle of consciousness,” he said.
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