Every citizen has to respect Tricolor in J&K, working to dismantle terrorism Eco-system: LG
Asserting that no one can oppose India or the Tricolor in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said his administration, with the support of the Centre, is working to dismantle the terrorism Eco-system in the Union Territory.
Addressing a press conference here, he also announced an enhancement of relief from Rs five lakh to 25 lakh to the jawans from Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives in the service of the nation outside the UT.
Sinha said those who attempt to harm the country’s interests will be dealt with strictly.
The LG also informed that educational institutions will be reopened within two weeks amid a decline in COVID-19 cases.
Stating that the government has succeeded in destroying the ecosystem of terrorism, Sinha said that every citizen has to respect the Indian Constitution and the National Flag.
“We have succeeded in destroying the ecosystem of terrorism. Every citizen has to respect the Indian Constitution and National Flag,” Sinha said while addressing a press conference here at the Convention Centre
Sinha also announced Rs 25 lakh Ex-gratia to NoKs of jawans from Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives in the service of the nation inside or outside of the UT
Interacting with the media he made major announcements and shared government’s vision on various developmental and administrative issues.
On Delimitation process, the LG said, “we have full faith in the Election Commission and it will do the right thing.”
“The Jawans of our security forces have laid down their lives while protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and this decision will end the discriminatory policy towards martyrs,” he added.
While speaking on the issue of withdrawal of posts referred to PSC/SSB before 31.10.2019, the Lt Governor said that only the posts where selections have not been made and results have not been declared were withdrawn.
“In some cases, there are referred posts which have remained stuck since 2004. Now, recruitment rules, reservation laws have been changed. Some posts were also transferred to the Union Territory of Ladakh,” he said adding, “hence withdrawal of these posts was essential to ensure transparent and merit based recruitment’s.”
He also assured that these posts shall be put to fresh advertisement within two months for recruitment on fast track basis.
The Lt Governor also announced one-time relaxation to the aspirants who had already applied for the withdrawn posts stating that this will ensure equal opportunity to all.
“We have ensured free, fair, and merit based selections in the recruitment process. The pending 3000 Class-IV posts will be filled within two months on merit basis,” he added.
The Lt Governor asked the aspirants to not get misled.
“We are sensitive to the concerns of our people, our youth. They can reach out to my office, or the office of any senior officers and their issues will be redressed on merit,” the Lt Governor said.
Replying to a question of JDA’s action in Roopnagar area to remove encroachments, the Lt Governor said that the action has been taken as per the Rule of Law and as per the directions of the High Court.
“We are responsible for safeguarding the rights of rightful and legal allottees of any piece of land, but at the same time, the government also has a sympathetic view on those evicted and is considering every aspect for their settlement as well”, he said.
The Lt Governor warned against miscreants who tried to give a different colour to the anti- encroachment drive and reiterated UT Government’s commitment to protect the interests of the tribal communities.
The government is dedicatedly working for the welfare of tribal communities, which were neglected for the last seven decades. Implementation of Forest Rights Act, individual and community rights certificates, Transit accommodations, scholarships to tribal students etc has brought new dawn in their lives and we are making every effort to bring the tribal community into the mainstream.
“We are extending the best education and medical facilities, besides offering sustainable employment opportunities to the youth from tribal communities,” he said.
The Lt Governor observed that e- tendering and transparency have expedited the project implementation in the UT. Now, we are eyeing to complete around 45,000 projects in 2021-22 which is three-times more than the ones completed in previous years.
Earlier in a day, Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Drug De-addiction Centre at Channi Himmat here.
“We are witnessing worrisome trend of substance abuse. Our aim is to wean away youngsters from addiction and bring them into the mainstream of the society,” observed the Lt Governor.
J&K Government has intensified its efforts to fight narco-terrorism unleashed by neighbouring country, said the Lt Governor.
“I urge the stakeholders, youth, educational institutions and NGOs to work as a team. We should be able to transform the drug de-addiction efforts of various stakeholders into a Jan-Andolan,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor suggested the involvement of youth clubs and women in campaigns to supplement the efforts against drug abuse.
It was informed that the establishment of this centre has received funding under Smart City and CSR from Airport Authority of India.
