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NEWS
Public
empowerment right initiative for good-governance: Omar
'Government
strengthening institutions to ensure transparency'
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday said that pubic empowerment
is right initiative to ensure good governance and bring in transparency in the
functioning of administration.
Omar
said that from the day one his government has focused attention on this and on
the aspect of strengthening of institutions to give authority to people to make
government answerable and accountable before them.
“We
have given power to the commoner to ask any question to the administration
about its performance, financial transactions, allotment of tenders,
expenditures made, physical status of works on ground etc,” he said adding that
all government departments have been brought under the scanner of common
people.
The
Chief Minister said that by the implementation of historic Public Service
Guarantee Act, his government has authorized people to receive over 50 public
services in eight vital departments within a prescribed time frame making the
government functionaries responsible to deliver these in that fixed time limit.
“Any laxity or failure on the part of government functionary in delivering
these services makes him liable for a fine up to Rs. 5000 and a part of which
is to be paid to the affected consumer”, he said adding that this has brought
topsy-turvy in the system. “The consumer is now in a position to receive the
compensation for delay in getting the demanded public service instead of paying
bribe for getting his work done”, he explained.
Interacting
with various deputations and individuals at his Friday Awami Mulakat here, the
Chief Minister said that peace with development is his endeavour for
progressive Jammu and Kashmir. He assured the people that his government is
determined to ensure holistic and equitable development of all regions and
sub-regions of the State. “Welfare of all sections of the society is my
government’s target”, he said asserting that a well defined development policy
in this direction is being followed with keenness and commitment to achieve
this goal.
The
Chief Minister said that special attention is being paid for the upliftment of
far-flung, remote and kandi villages and bring these at par with developed ones
in the availability of basic amenities and economic welfare. He said focus is
on upgrading road communication in these areas and linking up cut-off
habitations with main highways.
Omar
said that his government has paid equal attention to the development of cities
and towns adding that scores of new schemes have been initiated to upgrade
amenities in the urban areas. He said besides over a dozen of new bridges under
execution in Srinagar, Rs. 256 crores flyover is coming up from Jahangir Chowk
to Natipora area.
Similarly
construction of 4th bridge over River Tawi, a flyover and
artificial lake is in progress in Jammu besides other development schemes in
the sectors of PHE, UEED, Power and R&B.
Omar
said that universalization of education and health care facilities has been
catapulted during last three and a half years in the State and further thrust
is being given to this stupendous task to achieve targeted goals in these
sectors.
Talking
to a deputation from Pahalgam led by Bashir Ahmad Pamposh, the Chief Minister
said that safeguarding tourist resorts and making them more attractive for
tourists is the thrust area in the government’s tourism development policy. He
said that clear cut instructions have been passed on to the concerned
departments and development authorities regarding conservation and protection
of natural beauty and ecology of the State while implementing the schemes for
tourism development.
The
deputations who called on the Chief Minister today included a deputation from
Isgandarpora (Budgam) which highlighted the demands relating to the upgradation
of roads and health facilities in the area. The deputations from Beerwa,
Handwara, Rafiabad, Wattergam, Uri, Srinagar, Nowgam, Kupwara, Baramulla,
Pulwama, Kunzer, Shopian, Shivpora, Zaindar Mohalla, Handjan, Barzulla,
Qutab-ud-Din Pora and other places also presented their memoranda of demands to
the Chief Minister relating to the development of their areas.
The
deputations of Contractors’ Association, Defence Contractors Union, Namberdars
Association, National Federation of Blind, Physicians Association, Federation
of Chamber of Sick Industries, Social Welfare Advisory Board, IMPA, Low Paid
Employees’ Union, Deh Sudhar Committee, Lawyers, and doctors in their meetings
with the Chief Minister highlighted the issues pertaining to their welfare.
Scores
of individuals who also met the Chief Minister brought to his notice the
matters of their personal nature and sought Chief Minister’s intervention in
redressal of their grievances.
The
Chief Minister gave patient hearing to all the deputations and individuals. He
issued on spot directions for the matters of urgent public interest while
others were forwarded to the concerned quarters for immediate examination and
necessary action.
Akhoon
grieved over Chadoora accident
SRINAGAR
SEPTEMBER 07: Minister for Transport Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon has expressed grief
and shock over the tragic accident which occurred near Hushroo, Chadoora this
morning in which one person was killed and four others injured seriously. The
serious injured have been admitted in SKIMS, Srinagar. Those received minor
injuries have been admitted in other city hospitals.
The Minister expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and
also prayed for early recovery of the injured persons.
The Minister instructed the authorities of SKIMS and other
hospitals to provide free medicare facilities to the injured including the life
saving drugs.
Mian
Altaf inaugurates rest house, announces 9
new timber
sale depots for Kupwara
Nasir
announces park for Lalpur
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07: Minister for Forest and Environment Main Altaf Ahmad today
inaugurated rest house at Thayan Kalaroos in District Kupwara, which was
completed at a cost of Rs 27 lakh.
Minister of state for Home Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani was also present
on the occasion.
The Ministers also visited Wuyan Kupwara for identification of
land for setting up of University campus there for providing higher education
to the students of Kupwara at their door steps.
Mian Altaf asked the officers to process the case regarding
providing of land for university campus taking into consideration
the Forest
Conservation Act.
The Ministers addressed series of public meetings at Thayan
Kalaroos, and Lalpora Sogam in Kupwara District. Addressing public gathering,
the Minister for forest said that the present Government under the dynamic
leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has initiated numerous reformative measures
to ensure availability of improved basic amenities to the people especially
these living in far- off and hilly areas of the state.
He said Chief Minister is keen to develop Kupwara on all fronts
and appealed the people to strengthen the hands of Government so that the
impact of development process launched by the Government is ensured at the
grass root level.
The Minister said that the Government is alive the problems of the
people epically the Gujjar and Bakerwal Community besides, other sections of
the society. He asked the ST Category people to send their children to School
as they are future of the society.
The Minister appreciated the people of the area in preserving the
green gold during last decade and announced the opening of nine timber sale depot for providing timber to the
people of the District.
Mian Altaf Said Rs 35 lakh would be provided to Soil Conservation
and Social Forest Departments for development activity.
He said the construction of rest house at Thayan will provide
accommodation facilities to tourists and will prove beneficial for generating
income to the locals of the area.
The Ministers were given warm reception on their arrival at wayan
Kupwara and Guard of honour was presented by the JKAP 7thBattalion.
Addressing the public the Minister for Home Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani
said that strenuous efforts are on foot to construct tourism infrastructure at
lush green areas of the Lolab and Kupwara for promotion of adventure tourism in
the District.
He said that tourism potential of the area would be fully explored
and scenic spots of the Kupwara would be brought on tourism map.
He directed the PHE authorities to construct the water ponds for
providing drinking water facilities to the people of Lalpur.
He announced construction of parking facilities at Jamia Masjid
Lalpur. He said that PHE and other works would be started very soon, which were
stopped due to forest clearance.
In order to provide Job opportunity in police, the recruitment
drive would be started soon in Kupwara.
MLA Mr. Saifullah Mir, Chief Engineer Electric M & RE
(Kashmir) Mr. Mohal Muzaffor Matoo, Chief Conservator of Forest Kashmir
Mr. Manzoor Ahmad, Register Kashmir University Prof Fayaz Ahmad,
Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Mr. Gulam Mohi-ud-Din, Conservator of Forest
North Farooq Ahmad Gilani, DFO, Kamraj Mr. Mohd Sidiq Lone, DFO Langat Mr.
Tawleed Ahmad and DFO Langat (UT) Mr. Irfan Ali Shah and other senior officer
accompanied the minister.
Sagar
asks officers to ensure transparency, adherence to norms
Rs. 401
crore spent under MGNREGA in the first quarter
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07: Asking the officers to speed up the implementation of MGNREGA in
the State, the Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, law justice and
Parliamentary Affairs Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that they should ensure
total transparency and adherence to the norms so that the benefit of this land
mark scheme which has resulted in changing Socio economic profile of rural and
far flung areas reaches the genuine beneficiaries.
The Minister
was speaking at a review meeting convened to oversee the status of
implementation of MGNREGA and other schemes of rural development department in
the State. Commissioner Secretary Rural Development Mr. Farooq Ahmed Peer,
Directors Rural Development Jammu/Kashmir Mr. Shafiq Raina, Mir Altaf Ahmed,
Director Social Audit Dr. A. G. Sofi, ACD’s of all districts were present in
the meeting.
Mr. Sagar
said that it was due to the tireless efforts of the department that the scheme
has registered a quantum jump in its execution and the labour budget has
crossed over Rs. 2000 crore and the need is to ensure that it is properly
executed so that more demand can be projected for the next year.
The
Minister said that the scope of the scheme has increased due to convergence of
the same with the schemes of other departments and care should be taken so that
a complete synergy is maintained while dovetailing it with other flagship
programmes.
Asking
the officers to speed up the work on the new Panchayat Ghars being constructed
across the state, the Minister said that these should be completed within the
shortest span of time so as to provide the requisite infrastructural facilities
to grass-root level these institutions for carrying their day to day work on
sustained basis. “We have already released Rs. 158 crore for the
construction/renovation of Panchayat Ghars across the state out of an
sanctioned amount of Rs. 286 crore @ Rs. 20 lakh per Panchayat Ghar and our
endeavor should be to ensure that they are completed as early as possible” he
maintained.
It
was given in the meeting that an amount of Rs. 401 crore has been spent under
MGNREGA during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.
Rather
talks tough against non-performing Banks
Calls for
focus on agriculture sector
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07- Saying that there is about 10,000 crore business potential in
horticulture, which needs to be tapped, Minister for Finance and Ladakh
Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today asked the banks working in the state to
improve their Credit Deposit Ratio (CDR) in the agriculture sector strictly as
per the guidelines of RBI. He said Banks should fulfill the credit needs of the
people as per the requirements because it was imperative for socio-economic
emancipation.
Addressing
a large public meeting at Kanir, Chadora, after inaugurating JK Banks Business
Unit in the village, the Minister said that the state’s economy is agro-based
and it is endeavour of the government to make agriculture sector total tax
free. So the Banks should also utilize major portion of their deposits in this
sector, Mr. Rather added.
He said
state’s economic self reliance will be incomplete without promotion of
agriculture. He said though the government doesn’t want to interfere in the
matters of Banks but we will act tough against the Banks which continued to be
in the fault to provide credit facilities to the people as per the RBI
benchmarks. “We will not hesitate to act tough against defaulting Banks as and
when it is felt that the interests of the State and its people are not being
served and the RBI guidelines are flawed”, Mr. Rather warned however he
appreciated the performance of JK Bank as compared to other Banks operating in
the state adding that out of Rs. 20, 000 crore loans provided by the 33 Banks
operating in J&K, the share of J&K Bank alone is Rs. 13,500 crore which
itself speaks of the Banks performance and its commitment towards Corporate
Social Responsibility. He hailed JK Banks vision expansion plan to reach out to
remote and backward areas adding that 100 new business units of the Bank being
opened during the current fiscal, out of which 10 units will be in district
Budgam.
He said
instead of eyeing on commercial gains only the Banks should also focus on
socio-economic development of the state.
Those
present on the occasion included JK Banks Executive President, Sahibzada Ghulam
Mohi-ud-Din, District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed,
Banks President Zonal and Head for Kashmir Central, Mr. Bashir Ahmed Lone, Banks
Vice President, Mr. Vikar Nazki and incharge Marketing, Mr. M. A. Wanchoo.
Rather
grieved over Hushroo traffic accident
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07- Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather
has expressed his grief and sorrow over the tragic traffic accident which
occurred today at Hushroo, Chadura in which two passengers were killed
instantly and 25 injured. The condition of 12 passengers is stated to be
critical.
Mr.
Rather, who is on two days official visit to Delhi, on hearing about the
accident immediately contacted the hospital authorities and asked them to
provide adequate medicare facilities to the injured passengers.
Mr.
Rather convened his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of
those who were killed in the accident and prayed for eternal peace to their
souls.
Mian
Altaf reviews power scenario of Kangan Constituency
Rs. 37
lakh being spent for augmenting power scenario
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07- Minister for Forests and Environment Mian Altaf Ahmad chaired a
meeting of officers of Power Development Department to review the
financial and physical achievements under power sector in Kangan constituency
here today.
Addressing
the meeting, the Minister directed the concerned for shifting of old poles on
Sonamarg-Ganaggir road and identifying the places for installation of
additional transformers in the area. He instructed to dump the additional poles
and conductors in the constituency to meet any exigency during the winter
season. He also
stressed for judicious utilization of fund earmarked for the purpose well in
time.
The
meeting was informed that an amount of Rs. 37 lakh cumulatively has been
earmarked under Constituency Development Fund for improving the transmission
and distribution system in Kangan Constituency during current financial year,
of which Rs. 25 lakh have been earmarked for improvement of 12 LT works, while
as the rest Rs. 12 lakh would be spent on creation and augmentation of seven
sub-stations of the area.
The
meeting was informed that out of targeted 76 habitations, 44 habitations have
been electrified under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikarn Yojana (RGGVY) so far,
while as the electrification of the rest habitations is going on in full swing
and expected to be completed soon.
An amount
of Rs. 44 lakh has been allocated for augmentation of existing sub-stations
under Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), the meeting was told.
The Chief
Engineer M&RE, Mr. Mohammad
Muzaffar Mattoo, Superintending Engineers M&RE Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Executive
Engineer M&RE Ganderbal Mr. Wali Mohammad attended the
meeting
Asks
administration to ensure timely availability
of essentials, drugs
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER, 07:-MLC Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah (Veeri)
Thursday said that the govt under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Mr.
Omar Abdullah has launched various developmental schemes by which remarkable
progress has been achieved during last 3 years adding that the political party
which was defeated in 2008 election is now frustrated by these revolutionary
changes made by present dispensation on development front.
Dr. Veeri was addressing wayside gatherings at different places
during his extensive tour to district Anantnag today.
He said implementation of Right to Information Act (RTI), Public
Service Guarantee Act (PSGA) and holding of panchayat election and empowering
them by way of supervising 14 departments besides launching of various public
welfare Schemes for the betterment of the people especially for weaker sections
of the society is a land mark achievement of the Omar led govt.
The MLC directed the district administration to ensure essential
commodities like Rice, Atta, Sugar, K. Oil besides L. P. Gas Cylinders in
Anantnag District especially in far flung and hilly areas including Kapran and
Matigawran are stocked before the onset of winter.
Dr. Veeri also asked them to ensure availability of drugs,
surgical aids and other medicines in all hospitals of the district. He stressed
for regular monitoring of all health institutions of the district to check the
attendance of the medical and Paramedical staff besides availability of drugs.
Omar
remembers Sheikh Sahib
Pays
tributes to him on his death anniversary
Describes
him monolith of courage, epitome of public aspirations
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07 – Remembering Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on
his death anniversary being observed throughout the State on 8th of September, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah paid rich tributes to
the late leader describing him architect and founder of educative, progressive
and secular democratic society in Jammu and Kashmir based on justice, equality
and amity between all regions and all sections of the society.
Highlighting the struggle and sacrifices made by Sher-i-Kashmir for the cause
of people and the State throughout his life, Omar Abdullah said that welfare
and public empowerment was his cherished desire and he made all possible
endeavours in this direction.
“Sheikh Sahib propagated and nurtured amity, brotherhood and mutual trust
between various sections of the society and lived as a torch-bearer of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Isahi unity.
His slogan of ‘Sher-i-Kashmir
Ka Kya Irshad, Hindu-Muslim-Sikh Itihad’ (What is
the direction of Sher-i-Kashmir? – It is the unity between Hindu, Muslim and
Sikh) still reverberates in the hearts and minds of people and its resonance is
equally felt in the mountains, valleys and planes of Jammu and Kashmir”, he
said and vowed his commitment for strengthening this preaching and teaching of
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
Omar said that Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah laid the edifice of
‘Naya Kashmir’ with a clear vision of public empowerment and involvement in the
formulation and implementation of development plans in accordance with the
aspirations of the people and requirements of the areas. He said that his
government would put in all efforts to work for realizing the progressive,
peaceful and economically welfare New Jammu and Kashmir envisioned by the late
leader.
In a message on the eve of the death anniversary of Sher-i-Kashmir, the Chief
Minister said that the best way of paying tributes to the great leader is to
follow his footprints and work together for achieving peace and prosperity for
the State and strengthening the cherished secular democratic values advocated
and propagated by Sheikh Sahib.
Omar said that the foundation laid by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah to universalize
education and health care facilities in the State and uplift the downtrodden
sections of the society by upgrading their socio-economic and education status
clearly describes the love Sheikh Sahib possessed for the common people
especially belonging to poorer sections of the society.
The Chief Minister said that the concept of single line administration and
devolution of power from central level to grass roots introduced and
implemented by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah constitutes the necessary pillar in
good-governance and public empowerment. He said that the revolutionary measure
of land to tiller taken by Sheikh Sahib has helped a lot to engulf the gap
between have and have not’s and built a society on the principle of equality
and justice.
Tourism
embeds economic welfare: Omar
Underlines
need for preservation of State’s natural beauty
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07 – Saying that tourism embeds economic welfare of Jammu
and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that preservation and
conservation of natural beauty and bio-diversity of the State, is imperative
for safeguarding tourist industry and ensuring remunerative benefits out of it.
“We have to transfer the natural resources God has bestowed upon us to the next
generation in a better and preserved form to make the tourism sustain and
continue percolating economic benefits to the people in an unabated manner”, he
said directing for adhering to all requirements necessary for protection of
State’s ecology, natural beauty, water bodies, mountains and environment while
implementing tourism development programmes.
Chairing the 7th meeting
of Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) this afternoon, the Chief Minister said
that the world famous Gulmarg demands additional attention of the concerned
departments to maintain its grandeur and glory.
The Chief Minister said that gandola, golf course, winter sports and other
attractions have added tourists towards this otherwise world class resort of
natural beauty. He asked the development authority to focus attention on
upgrading facilities without tampering with natural phenomena and ambiance of
this beautiful meadow surrounded by majestic mountains covered with forest
wealth. He stressed the need for providing better sanitation facilities and
disposal of garbage and waste in a scientific manner.
Omar Abdullah also emphasized on cleanliness of the area and management of
tourist traffic in the area in a better manner. He said Gulmarg is also
emerging as important Golf-Centre attracting golfers from all over the country.
He said that golf events of National and International levels need to be
organized at Gulmarg to showcase it’s this speciality.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Tourism, Nawan Rigzin Jora, Minister
for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister of State for Tourism, Nasir Aslam
Wani, Legislator, Basharat Ahmad Bukhari, Principal Secretary Finance, M. I.
Khandey, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Principal Chief
Conservator Forests, Vinod Ranjan, Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Atal Dulloo,
Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, Mehmood Ahmad Shah and
other senior officers.
In a PowerPoint presentation, Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development
Authority, Mehmood Ahmad Shah said that the inflow of tourist to Gulmarg is
showing increase year after year and during the current year about 15 lakh
tourists have visited this place. He said to manage the garbage and waste
disposal the task has been outsourced since last year helping in improving the
hygiene of the resort.
He said that a project for installing incinerator to dispose of garbage has
been formulated and Mechanical Engineering Department entrusted the job for its
early launch. He said Kashmir University is presently undertaking the
environmental assessment survey of the resort and it is also in process of
repairing the geographical information system for Gulmarg. The said study will
be helpful in futuristic planning and development of the resort.
He said that the Authority is actively involved in adding new adventure
segments like Zorbring, Snow-Zorbring and Water-Zorbring, Bungee Trampoline,
etc coupled with AII terrain vehicles.
The meeting discussed the agenda items and reviewed the action taken report on
the decisions taken in 6th meeting
of the GDA. The meeting also reviewed works programme for 2011-12 and annual
plan proposals for 2012-13.
It was stated that during 2011-12 Rs. 750 lakhs have been spent on various
development schemes in Gulmarg by the Gulmarg Development Authority. These
include upgradation of Golf Course at Gulmarg, upgradation of roads at Gulmarg,
construction of parking places and shops at Gulmarg, development of Dobhighat
area (Children Park), construction of various works and ornamental fencing,
construction of pony shed with pony stand, procurement of additional wireless
sets, staff huts, maintenance of GDA assets, construction of garage for snow
cutter M/C, construction of shops and Tangmarg, improvement of Tangmarg-Baba
Reshi Sahib road, improvement of Tangmarg-Drung road, artefacts for heritage
house, environmental assessment study, construction of Divisional Office at
Tangmarg, development of Tourist Spot Shranz, Wunte Gurdan, Bandi Balla and
Satri Seeran, GIS based mapping for Gulmarg, procurement of WiFi (Balance
Payment) and dual use of upgradation Ice Skating Rink at Gulmarg.
Governor
pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 7 - Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, today paid
tribute to Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah on his death anniversary and recalled his
notable contribution to the development of the State.
In a
message, the Governor described Sheikh Sahib as a tall leader who nurtured a
dream of peace, progress and prosperity in all parts of J&K. He recalled
the period during which Sheikh Sahib had worked with eminent national leaders
like Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and how he had strived for strengthening
the cherished values of secularism and democracy in the State. The Governor
referred to the crucial Land Reforms pioneered by Sheikh Abdullah, which laid
the foundations of equitable development of the State, and the high priority he
had devoted to the development of health and education.
The
Governor observed that best tribute which could be paid to Sheikh Sahib
would be for the people to work with a missionary zeal for re-establishing
J&K’s deep rooted secular traditions, for ensuring sustained peace and
normalcy in the State, which would usher in progress and prosperity.
Assurance
Committee reviews performance of CA&PD Deptt
Ensure
timely availability of essentials especially in far flung areas: Panel
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07: The Committee
on Assurance (AC) of Legislative Assembly headed by its Chairman, Mr. Nazir
Ahmed Gurezi Friday directed the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution
(CA&PD) Department to fullfill all assurance given by the government on the
floor of the house in the time bound manner. The Committee also asked them to
ensure ration to Below Poverty Line (BPL) consumers as per the Census 2010.
The Committee which met with its members Mr. Aijaz Ahmed Jan, Haji
Mohammad Ashraf Ganaie and Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Shah discussed and reviewed
various assurances pertaining to CA&PD department and action taken reports.
The Panel directed the CA&PD Authorities to ensure timely
availability of essential commodities like Rice, Atta, Sugar, Kerosene Oil and
LPG Cylinders in all ration depots of the State especially in far flung areas
and stock the ration and other essentials commodities in snow bound areas
particularly those villages who remained cut off from other parts of the state
before the onset of winter.
Discussing the staff position in Ration depots, the Committee
asked the concerned to make sure the availability of Staff in all depots of the
State especially in far flung areas.
Earlier, Secretary CA&PD Mr. Mohammad Abbas dar briefed the
committee about the progress of the department besides the action taken reports
of Assurances of the department.
Among others, Director CA&PD Kashmir, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Mir,
Director CA&PD, Jammu Mr. Parveez Ahmed Malik and other officers of
Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.
Ch.
Ramzan Chairs Estimates Committee meeting
Directs Engineers to speed up the execution work on the
WSS
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07: A meeting of Estimates Committee of J&K Legislative Assembly
was held under the Chairmanship of MLA, Ch. Mohammad Ramzan here on Friday in
the meeting hall of Legislative Assembly.
The
meeting discussed in detail various issues related to the Public Health
Engineering, Irrigation and Flood control Department. It deliberated upon the
schemes funds released under NABARD and other State-Centrally schemes for PHE,
Irrigation and Flood Control Department. The meeting also debated about the
funds released under AIBP and works taken up thereof.
The meeting
was attended by the members of the Committee, Mr. G.M Saroori, Mr. Mustafa
Kamal, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr. Ab. Gaffar Sofi, Peer Aafaq
Ahmed, MLC Mohammad Ashraf Mir and MLA Chowdhry Zulfikar Ali as special
invitee.
While
receiving the details about the present
status of the execution and completion of various Water Supply Schemes, the
Chair expressed concern on various schemes ,who are either pending from a long time or completed ,but are non
functional due to some technical
shortfalls. The chair asked the concerned Engineers to redouble their efforts
for early completion of these schemes and remove all the bottlenecks and
hurdles coming in the way of their execution.
Commissioner
Secretary, PHE/I/FC, Mr. B.D Sharma, Chief Engineer PHE, Kashmir, G.R. Zarger,
Chief Engineer, PHE, Jammu Ashwani Kumar Sharma, SE’s and Exens and other concerned Officers of various divisions also participated
in the meeting.
The
meeting also suggested for establishment of a separate fund for maintenance of
the all existing schemes for running them smoothly on the ground level. The
Chief Engineers of both the provinces earlier gave a brief resume about various
schemes presently under execution and assured the Committee that all other
scheme will be completed in due course of time.
Earlier,
various members of the Committee raised some queries about the augmentation and
completion of various schemes in their respective areas and urged the Chair for
their early completion.
The Chair
asked the Chief Engineers to complete all the Water Supply Schemes in time so
that the common people may not feel any kind of inconvenience in getting
portable drinking water facilities.
Tripura
wins 58th Junior
National School Games-2012 championship
Lone,
Chib give away trophy, medals
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07- Tripura U-17 Foot Ball team today won 58th Junior National School Games-2012 championship which was played at
Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. The winning team converted the penalty corners into
goals and won the final of the championship defeating Chandigarh U-17 Foot Ball
team.
Speaker,
Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone was the chief
guest, while as Minister for Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib was the
guest of honour on the occasion.
The 5-day
long event was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports under
the aegis of School Games Federation of India in which over 600 players and
managers from 27 state across the country participated.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Lone said such national event strengthen the bond of
friendship among players. “The
players are the model of national integration, friendship and amity, he added”.
Mr.
Chib said that the government under the leadership of Chief Minister is keen to
develop sports infrastructure for improving sports talent among the youth of
the State.
Later,
the dignitaries gave away trophies to the winning and runner-up teams. They
also distributed individual medals among the players who performed best during
the tournament.
54
players selected from the participating teams which will represent the country
at the international event in France.
Chairperson,
the Innercall, Mrs. Roma Wani also announced special prizes for the two players
who scored highest number of goals during the event.
Among
others, Director, Youth Services and Sports S. Jaipal Singh, Secretary, J&K
State Sports Council Mr. Dalip Thussu, Joint Director, Youth Services and
Sports Mr. Madan lal, Deputy Director and Vice- President School Games
Federation of India Mr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and
Guides Mr. N A Khan, Joint Secretary, School Games Federation of India, Mr. P S
Brar, Additional Secretary, School Games Federation of India, Mr. K S Murti,
besides international players and sports lovers were present on the occasion.
Speaker
lauded Sheikh Abdullah’s role for the betterment of people of the State
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative
Assembly Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone has said that the role played by the Late
Sheri-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah for the betterment and welfare of the
people of the State will be remembered for ever. He said it is he (Sheikh
Abdullah) who has credit initiating resolution measures like land to the
teller, freedom of press and waving of loans and free education upto graduation
level.
Mr. Lone was addressing a gathering after distributing stationary
kits among 18 schools of Baramulla district in a function organized by the ten
Sector 29 RR Bn held at Palhalan today.
The Speaker appreciated the role of the Army for organizing such
programmes, however he said it is duty of the Army to help the poor and asked
them to arrange sports kits of these educational institutions also so that the
students belonging to poor families can be benefited. He said sports activities
are vital as it develops mental and physical capacities among the students.
Mr. Lone asked the students to ascertain quality education as the
mankind is incomplete without education adding that the government has
initiated several programmes to provide education to the students at their door
steps.
Speaking on the occasion, the Ex-Member Parliament Mr. Abdul
Rashid Saheen highlighted the achievements of the government.
The function was attended by C.O 10 Sector 29 RR Bn. Col. Praiansh
Pandey, Chief Education Officer, Baramulla Mr. Abdul Rouf, Army officers,
prominent citizens, teachers and a large number of students.
Stresses
measures to boost Tourism infrastructure in the State
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07:-Departmental Related Standing Committee (DRSC-I) of Jammu and
Kashmir Legislative Council on Tourism was held under the Chairmanship of Mr.
Ravinder Kumar Sharma here today.
Legislators, Mr. Jahangir Hussain Mir, Ch. Nizam-ud-Din Khatana,
Syed Mohammad Rafiq Shah, Bashir Ahmed Magray and S. Dharambir Singh Oberoi
gave their valuable suggestions for the improvement the functioning of the
Tourism department.
Threadbare discussion was held on various issues pertaining to the
functioning of Tourism department. The Panel directs the authorities of Tourism
department to speed up the ongoing Tourism development projects and complete
them in a time bound manner.
The Committee was informed that new Tourist Reception Centre (TRC)
which has come up at the cost of Rs. 9.76 crore at Nowgam Srinagar has been
completed and a new 18 Hole Golf Course in Jammu at Sidhra is under
construction which is likely to be completed during the next financial year. It
was told that Ist phase of the that the Pahalgam Golf Course project has been
completed and upgraded to 18 Hole Golf Course of International Standards. The
committee was also
informed that the Gulmarg Golf Course has been completed and Chairlift from
Kangdoori to Marryshouder Gulmarg stands completed besides, construction of
Kashmir Haat in the State on the lines of Delhi Haat has been sanctioned.
The Committee also informed that the upgradation of facilities and
beautification in and around Lal Chowk has been completed and Chinar bagh
Srinagar has been developed as tourist Entertainment Park.
The Committee stressed upon the concerned for implementation of
new Tourism Policy in the State. The committee reviewed the Pilgrim, Heritage
and other Tourist destinations and stressed for Public Private Partnership for
providing better facilities to the Tourists to boost tourism in the State.
Panel also directs concerned for improvement of various Development Authorities
and Huts in the State.
Commissioner Secretary Tourism Mr. Atul Duloo, Director Tourism
Kashmir Mr. Talat Parvez, Director Tourism Jammu, Mr. R. S. Mehta, Chief Executive Officer GDA Mr. Mohammad Ah. Shah, CEO
Patnitop, Development Authority and senior Officers of the concerned department
besides, Officers and officials of Assembly Council Attended the meeting.
Govt
prepares project for upgrading prime stadia of state: Chib
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 07- The J&K Football –XI will take on Mohan Bagan Club, Kolkatta
on September 8 at Bakshi Stadium.
This was stated by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S
Chib while addressing a press conference at Youth Hostel, Srinagar today.
Giving details, the Minister said that the event is being
organized by the J&K State Sports Council in collaboration with J&K
Foot Ball Association. He said that the Mohan Bagan team comprising 31 members including
players and technical staff has arrived at Srinagar. The first match of the
event will be played at 3.30 pm on September 8 at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar,
while as the second match of the event will be played at Government Gandhi
Memorial Science College, Jammu on September 11. The Matches will be relayed
live on television.
Mr. Chib termed the goodwill match as mega event for which he said
all arrangements have been put in place. He said over 28,000 entry passes have
been distributed so far and hoped that more spectators would come to witness
the match.
The Minister appreciated the U-17 State Foot Ball team for
performing well in 58th National
School Games which concluded today at Bakshi Stadium.
Responding to a question, Mr. Chib said that the government has
prepared a project for renovation and upgradation of Bakshi Stadium,
Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Stadium and Moulana Azad Memorial stadium, Jammu. Three synthetic football stadia are also being developed to give
added facilities to the sports persons.
The Minister announcing the name of the players of team said that Mr. Vikramjeet Singh will be the Captain of JK-XI whileas Mr. Asif
Majid will be the Vice Captain of the team.
Director
Information, Mr. Zaffar Ahmad, Director, Youth Services & Sports S. Jaipal
Singh, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council Mr. Dalip Thussu, President,
J&K Foot Ball Association, Mr. Z A Thakur, Joint Secretary, J&K State
Sports Council Prof. Bashir Ahmad were present.
JKP
imparting self defence training to female students: Rajendra
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 7: In order to make the female students self
confident and self defensive, Jammu and Kashmir police has decided to impart
training to the students of government and public educational institutions. The
training would be imparted under the Civic Action Programme of the
Organisation.
This was disclosed by the Additional Director General of Police
(ADGP) Armed/Law & order, Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar here today. He said that
the training would be imparted by the well versed female police officers and services of international Wushu
player Mr.
Kuldeep Handoo and national Wushu player, Mr. Nissar Ahmed of JKP would also be
utilized to acquaint the students with the skills of unarmed combat (UAC).
The ADGP said that in the first instance 150 female students of
Kity Hawk Public School Srinagar would attend the course commenced today.
Similarly students from other educational institutions including Boys Middle
School Kareshibal, Girls Middle School Palapora, High School Baghi Dedmari,
Girls Higher Secondary School Goripora and Rehmania Educational Institute
Noorbagh would attend the training programme. He said that more than 1000
students of these educational institutions would be imparted training under the
programme.
Mr. Rajendra said that the programme is being organized with the
aim to make female students self confident to face any challenge. Such
programmes would continue to impart training to other students of different
educational institutions and awareness about the importance of self defence
among the students would be brought, he added.
SWD
distributes Rs. 106 cr among 286, 000 beneficiaries of valley
SRINAGAR SEPTEMBER, 07: Social Welfare Department, Kashmir
distributed Rs. 106 crore among 286, 000 beneficiaries of valley under various
welfare schemes which include monthly pension to old aged persons, women in
distress and physically challenged persons during current financial year.
This information was given at an officers meeting convened to
review pace of implementation of various welfare schemes here today.
Director Social Welfare, Kashmir, Khawaja Bashir Ahmed Bhat
presided over the meeting.
The meeting was further informed that the department is running 15
orphanages in the valley in which around 650 inmates both boys and girls get
free boarding, lodging, food and education upto secondary level.
The meeting was attended by Programme Officers of ICDS, District
Social Welfare Officers, Child Development Project Officers and Tehsil Social
Welfare Officers of valley.
Impressing upon the officers to speed up pace of implementation of
welfare schemes, Director Social Welfare, Kashmir said that the very purpose of
launching such welfare schemes should be fulfilled in letter and spirit.
He said that funds from Centre as state Government should be
judiciously utilized for the betterment of the deserving persons. He said every
effort should be made to give comfort to downtrodden communities through the
welfare schemes.
DPN calls intellectuals to re-strategise
the policy for Youth
Democratic Party of Nationalist (DPN) today called
intellectuals of Kashmir Valley to come forward to re-strategise the policy
for youth to channelizing their potential for peace, Progress, prosperity
and development.
The resolution to this effect was passed in a One-day
Party convention of DPN of Srinagar district at the party Headquarter here this
afternoon. “It has become inevitable for all of us to sit together to frame a
dignified future destiny for the people of valley who suffered a lot during two
decades long turmoil”, the resolution maintained.
The Convention was attended by Party President, Mr
Ghulam Hassan Mir, Vice President, Mr G.M Bhawan. General secretary’s, Mr
Farooq Jan, Nazir Dailgami, Youth President , Muzaffar Reshi, senior Leaders, Mrs Shazadi Simon,
Bashir Naz and hundreds of DPN workers across the district.
Speaking on the occasion, DPN president said that all
the shades of opinion are accountable among the people and we all have to work
above the party politics to bring the valley back on the path of peace,
progress and prosperity. “He questioned to all the leaders who first launch a
movement for Raii- Shumari and then others lunched the armed insurgency in 23
years for Azadi,
what they achieved from it? He said that only we get backwardness in every
sphere of life and nothing else”.
DPN President said that now people of the state are
fed up from this exploitation and wants peace, KHUSHALI in everywhere in the
state. “ Time is calling us to
start a new journey for new a beginning and I appeal to all the stake holders to come forward
for making a new future for the people of the valley”, Mir maintained.
Mr Mir said my and my party’s Philosophy is to march
the J&K towards economic independence and adding that “I am for the people
of J&K and my heart always beats for the prosperity of people”. He stressed
for resource mobilisation of the state for achieving the goal and asked the
youth to make their judicious contribution in this direction.
Calling upon the youth of the valley to put forth
their suggestions for the economic development of the state, DPN president said
that our party is open to accommodate those valuable suggestions in the party
manifesto and added that we are ready to have threadbare discussions on the
issues confronted to us .
Kumble credits Dravid, Laxman for his success
Of Kumble's 619 Test victims, 81 have been dismissed caught by Dravid and Laxman combined.
Kumble remembered Dravid and Laxman for their agility at the slips, silly point and short-leg positions.
"Rahul and Laxman were brilliant for me as close-in fielders.
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