SRINAGAR, WEDNESDAY, 13 MUHARRAM 1434 AH ; 28 NOVEMBER 2012
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Omar demands rail
coach factory for J&K
Says State fought
militancy to safeguard country
‘Deserves substantial
financial support on this ground’
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 27:-
Stating that Jammu and Kashmir State is in itself a category as it has borne
the brunt of militancy and experienced saga of miseries and loss of precious
human lives to safeguard the country, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday said
that clubbing this State with the category of hilly and geographically
difficult States for extending central financial support and industrial package
falls short of justice to the people of this part of the country.
“The waging of
militancy was against entire Nation and Jammu and Kashmir was a theatre for
enemies to operationalize its designs. We have scarified life and property,
thousands of women were widowed and children orphaned. We have undergone
tremendous downward dip in economy, the progress of the State remained stand
still, thousands of youth were rendered jobless and trade and industries
received series jolt”, he said adding that Jammu and Kashmir was injured to
protect the country. He said this truth needs to be borne in mind when the
question of extending support to Jammu and Kashmir arises. He strongly
advocated recognition of this status of Jammu and Kashmir and extending central
support to it for development and growth on this ground.
In order to help the
State to overcome industrial backwardness and economic shortcomings, he said,
the central government should announce rail coach factory in the State as it
has done for Punjab for the same reason. He also emphasized on transfer of
Salal, Dulhasti and Uri power projects to the State while stressing on granting
support to the State designed specifically for its specific needs. He said when
the entire country was reaping the benefits of liberalization of industrial
policy, Jammu and Kashmir was fighting the militancy war for the country. “The
justice demands that we should be compensated and that too substantially for
this reason”, he asserted.
“Do not take us at
par with other States. We have been on forefront to safeguard the country. We
have sacrificed for the nation. Do not place us in the category of hilly States
when the question of extending help to Jammu and Kashmir arises”, he
emphasized.
Addressing SMEs
seminar on ‘Building Capacities for Sustainable Growth’ in Jammu and Kashmir
organized by ASSOCHAM India here, the Chief Minister said that Micro Small
Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector has been engine of growth in any economy and
contributes lion’s share in investment, employment, production and
productivity. However, he said the large industries remain in focus of
attention.
Omar said that MSME
sector in the State has bravely withstood the turbulence, security issues,
financial problems and many more difficulties associated with militancy and
continued to contribute in the upliftment of State’s economy. “Many units sunk
while many swam through tumult waters and sustained the unfavourable
environment. This denotes the enthusiasm and capacity of local entrepreneurs to
face challenges”, he said and added that the State has witnessed outside
business houses coming with the announcement of industrial package by the
Centre and State governments and disappearing with the disappearance of the
concessions. He said Bari-Brahmana Industrial Estate still possess ruins of
outside big industrial houses units which came here to take advantage of
concessions and left lock, stock and barrel when package ended.
“I understand that
industrialists are business minded and their goal is commercial benefits but
showing presence for taking advantage of packages and leaving behind corporate
sector social responsibility makes picture grim”, he said maintaining that
organizing of seminars and functions by the India-Ink in the State time and
again during last some years should result in establishing industrial units by
big business houses in the State which is not visible so far.
The Chief Minister
said that his government has focused on the growth and upliftment of local
entrepreneurs and development of MSME sector. “Small unit holders are receiving
concentrated attention of the government to help them grow on their own feet
and attain new highs in the field. He said total dependence of MSME sector on
government procurement and concessions in a way puts hurdles in their growth
and development.
Omar Abdullah said
industrial unit holders should not entirely depend on these two factors but
explore free market for sustainable growth. He ensured full support of the
government to local industrialists in this regard. “The dependence on
concessions and government procurement puts you at risk on the business
planet”, he said adding that if these two are not available your business will
be at serious risk.
Omar said the role of
government in industrial development is of creating best environment for the
entrepreneurs to take its advantage and grow. “I am also not in favour of reserving
economic sectors for small and medium industries to venture upon. It should be
left to them to invest as per their ability and capacity in the industrial
fields they chose”, he said adding that reserving sectors of operation for
small industrialists often put them in disadvantageous position.
Speaking on the
occasion, Minister for Industries and Commerce, S. S. Slathia said that small
and medium enterprises occupy an important and strategic place in economic
growth and development and universalization of MSME holds key in the holistic
welfare of a State like Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that State
government under the dynamic leadership of Omar Abdullah is paying special
attention to encourage budding entrepreneurs to launch industrial units adding
that State government is providing various incentives and financial support to
them in this regard.
He said State
government has also created favourable environment for outside investors to
start industries in the State. “Government is also providing package of concessions
for investing in the State”, he said impressing upon ASSOCHAM to play its role
in roping in big business houses here.
The seminar was
addressed by the President Jammu Chamber and Commerce and Industries, V. Y
Sharma and President Bari-Brahmana Industries Association, Anil Suri besides
various office bearers of ASSOCHAM, Bankers and other corporate houses.
Omar pays tributes
to Late Girdhari Lal Dogra
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 27:
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today paid rich tributes to late Girdhari Lal Dogra
on his 25th death anniversary describing him a real friend of
people and man of high stature.
Speaking at a
function organized here to commemorate late leader, the Chief Minister said
that rendering selfless service to people especially those belonging to poor
sections of the society was hallmark of late Girdhari Lal Dogra’s political
life.
Omar said that the
contribution of Dogra sahib in providing drinking water to the people of kandi
belt through tube wells was a path breaking initiative and this system still
holds key in meeting drinking water demands in these and other areas of Jammu.
The Chief Minister
said that close ties between his family and the family of Girdhari Lal Dogra
are since the time of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. “These got further strengthened
with the passage of time”, he said and recalled the association of late leader
with Sheikh Sahib and Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
Omar said that
holding the office of Finance Minister for about 27 years and getting
repeatedly elected in Assembly and Parliament elections denote the popularity
of Late Girdhari Lal Dogra. He said the best way of paying tributes to late
Dogra is to follow his style of providing service without self to the people.
The function was
also addressed by BJP leader, Arun Jaitley, Najma Heptullah, Mangat Ram Sharma
and others.
Medical and blood
donation camps were also organized and the statue of Late Girdhari Lal Dogra
was garlanded on the occasion.
The Chief Minister
also released a book on the life of Late Girdhari Lal Dogra.
Omar greets people
on Gurupurab
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 27 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has extended felicitation to
the people on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji.
In a message issued here today, the Chief Minister wished Gurupurab to be
harbinger for peace and prosperity of the State and welfare of its people.
Governor greets
people on Gurupurab
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 27
– Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, has greeted the people on the
auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s Birthday.
In a message of
greetings, the Governor described Guru Nanak Devji as an apostle of peace and
tolerance, adding that his teachings would continue to inspire generations,
leading them to the path of righteousness and brotherhood. He said that Guruji
strove all his life for social justice and equality and to bring about peace
and harmony in the society.
The Governor hoped
that the auspicious occasion would further strengthen brotherhood, communal
harmony, amity and secular traditions and would be a harbinger of peace,
progress and prosperity in the State.
Section 144 Cr. P.C
ordered around Examination Centres in Srinagar
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 27: For smooth conduct of Annual Private Session
November-December-2012 10th class examination being conducted
by the Board of School Education (BOSE) with effect from November 26, 2012 and
also to curb the tendency of external interference, District Magistrate,
Srinagar, Baseer Ahmad Khan has ordered imposition of Section 144 Cr. P.C
around a radius of 200 meters of all the Examination Centres in the district.
This order shall remain in force till the examinations are over.
As
such, no any person except the examiners/supervisory staff and the deployed
security force personnel, would be allowed to enter within 200 meter radius of
the examination centers.
Rs. 3 lakh
ex-gratia sanctioned for death cases in Ang
ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER
27: A District Level Screening Committee meeting was today held under the
Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah. Out of 11
cases related to militancy and migrant damaged property, six cases were cleared
by the Screening Committee.
An
ex-gratia relief of three lakhs was sanctioned in three death cases and Rs.
2,78,337 was also sanctioned for three migrant property damaged cases in the
meeting.
The
meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police, Anantnag, Commandants
of Ist and 2ndSectors of RR and other concerned agencies.
Farmers awareness
camp held at Panzinar
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 27: Department of Horticulture has organized one day farmers awareness
camp on November 27, 2012 at Panzinar.
The
camp was attended by 60 numbers of progressive farmers/orchardists of Panzinar.
On this occasion, Chief Horticulture Officer, Srinagar, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Wani
apprised the progressive farmers/orchardists about Horticultures Mission, RKVY
and National Mission on medicinal plants and other departmental schemes.
However,
Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, District Level subject matter specialist gave technical
message regarding pruning and training of Apple, Pear, Peach and Plum plants
during dormancy in winter season.
The
officers who have attended the awareness camp were District Horticulture
Officer, Srinagar, Horticulture Development Officer, Shalimar, Horticulture
Development Officer, Srinagar and other officials.
Legal awareness
camp held at Theed Harwan
Seminar on Legal
Aid and Rights of Women to be held at Qammer
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER
27: A Legal Awareness Camp was held at Theed Harwan here today to redress the
grievances of people on-the-spot. The camp was organized by District Legal Aid
Services Authority (DLASA), Srinagar.
The
Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, who is also the Chairman
DLASA, Mr. Mohammad Shafi Khan inaugurated the camp and settled several
domestic as well as matrimonial cases in the camp. Besides, the beneficiaries
under social welfare programmes who had failed in getting the relief and
financial assistance from the concerned department were provided justice
on-the-spot in presence of Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, Srinagar, Mr. Akeel
Ahmad.
Mr.
Khan called on phone several officers which include the Deputy Commissioner,
Srinagar, Director Social Welfare, Kashmir, Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar and
Tehsildar Srinagar and apprised them about various problems confronting people
in Harwan area.
The
officers assured Mr. Khan that genuine problems of the people will be solved in
a phased manner.
Similar
camps were also organized at Faqir Gujri and Dara, Harwan where Mr. Khan
listened patiently to the grievances of several people and sought immediate
solution of the problems on spot.
The
camp was attended by City Munsiff, Mr. Feroz Ahmad, 2nd Additional
Munsiff, Mr. Iqbal Masoodi, Senior Law Officer, Ms. Rahila Tabasum, Incharge
Legal Clinic, Harwan, Lawyer Shazia Maqbool, Legal Assistants, Ms. Yasmeen and
Ms. Fehmida,
Meanwhile, Tehsil
Legal Services Committee is organizing a seminar on “Legal Aid and Rights of
Women” under the Chairmanship of Tehsil Legal Services Committee (Munsiff),
Dooru at Government High School, Qammer Shahabad on December 01, 2012.
Div Com directs for
ensuring smooth traffic at Pantha Chowk
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 27: In order to
ensure smooth traffic at Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar city, a high level
officers meeting was held here today under the Chairmanship of Divisional
Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon.
The
meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Chief Engineer R&B,
Superintending Engineer PDD, Superintendent of Police Traffic, Executive
Engineers of PHE, R&B and Tehsildar Srinagar.
The
meeting discussed threadbare measures which need to be taken for bringing
improvement in traffic system of the city. Divisional Commissioner directed for
taking all possible steps for widening of Pantha Chowk National Highway.
No.
PR/K/2012/5258/Sgr
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Directorate
of Information
Tuesday,
November 27, 2012
Randomization
of EVMs conducted
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 27: Randomization
and preparation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for forthcoming election
for legislative council seats of Panchayat quota was conducted here today under
the supervision of Election Observer for Kashmir Division, appointed by
Election Commissioner of India, Mr. Shanta Manu who is also
Commissioner/Secretary, Industries and Commerce department J&K government.
Returning
Officer for Kashmir Division and Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar
Hassan Samoon and ARO Srinagar and Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan
besides representatives of contesting candidates were also present on the
occasion.
Vote to NC-Cong
Candidates
Accusing the misleading
and disgruntled persons, the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abudllah said that those
children whom we want to be with pen and pencil in their hands are being
misleading by malicious propaganda of the outdated people and in fact they do
not want that these children, the future of our tomorrow progress and become
good citizens of the society.
Lashing out at the main
opposition party, PDP, Mr. Omar said that it would crumble under its own
skullduggery and added that false hood and deceptive politics does not hold
ground for long .He said, in-fact, the present main opposition party is not
happy with the good relations between National Conference and Congress and
running government betterly with good governance and to the best expectations
of the people of the State during the last three and half years rule.
Asking Panchs and
Sarpanchs to vote enmass in favour of the NC-Congress Coalition candidates, Mr.
Omar said that masters of conspiracies and power hungry lot have anticipated
their party’s doom. The Chief Minister reminded the Panchs and Sarpanchs that
present main opposition party never allowed democratic Institutions to flourish
on the ground level during their rule even the leadership of the said party
tooth and nail criticised for establishing State Information Commission,
setting up of Accountability Commission in the State. He said during his
tenure, a number of historical decisions have been taken for providing speedy
justice to people of the State and deliver the goods on the ground level.
Mustering support for
the four MLC seats, the Chief Minister while addressing the Panchs and Sarpanchs,
he said that PDP made strong opposition for holding panchayat elections in the
State. He said that said party was against the creation of panchayat Raj in the
State and the leadership of the said party tried its best to derail the
Panchayat elections and empowerment of Panchs and Sarpanchs and added that he
surprised that the leadership of the same party now shedding crocodile tears
for providing powers to them.
It is necessary to say
here that the winning the elections of the four MLC seats would have great
implications on the future of the NC-Congress Coalition and the success of the
coalition dharma.
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