Govt intends to make J&K developed society free of terror, corruption: LG

Congratulating the recruits, Sinha said, You are fully capable and ready the country is witnessing that BSF is performing its duties in mountainous regions, plains, deserts and deep forests with great devotion and dedication. The force is bravely facing every danger to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation.
The Lieutenant Governor said India has always desired to live with mutual harmony with its neighbours for peace but, We are ready to give a befitting response if someone wants to test us.

Lauding the BSF, he said its motto of lifelong duty’ is the identity card of its personnel. I am proud to be here among the brave soldiers of the force, he said.

Reminding the history and the contribution of the BSF since its formation, he said not only has the force played a vital role in safeguarding the borders, it has also strived hard in maintaining internal security in the country.
Referring to the role of the BSF in Jammu and Kashmir, he said ever since its formation in 1965, the force has done a laudable job in maintaining peace on the border and assisting border villagers which is worth praise.
Whether it is District Development Council elections in Kashmir, helping people in COVID-19 outbreak, foiling infiltration (by terrorists) or smuggling of weapons and drugs, the force are performing its duties with great professionalism, devotion, dedication and bravely.

If today, the border residents are contributing without any fear, it is because of the sacrifice of the BSF personnel, who reached them in the challenging situation (cross-border shelling), he said.

Meanwhile, Sinha on thanked people for their participation in the year-old radio programme Awaam Ki Awaaz and making their positive suggestions for the multilateral growth of the Union Territory.

Awaam Ki Awaaz completes one year. This radio programme for public participation is committed to strengthen Jan Bhagidari at the grass-root level and establish accountable, transparent, responsive, effective, efficient, equitable and inclusive governance, Sinha said.

Through Awaam Ki Awaaz, which is aired on all local and primary channels of All India Radio (AIR) and broadcast on Doordarshan Kashmir, he said we have received numerous suggestions for reforms in health, education, rural-urban development, cultural rejuvenation and balanced regional development .
Sinha said the administration has taken concrete steps on suggestions received from the listeners to meet the needs of the community and make the system accountable to the public.

I also thank Jammu and Kashmir All India Radio and Doordarshan for their continuous support, he said.
During this month’s episode, Lt Governor Sinha highlighted the transformation taking place on the ground as a result of good administrative practices .

The ambitious plan to develop Budgam’s Kanihama village, famous for its Kani shawls, into a Craft Tourism Village is now in its final stage. Also, the scheme to provide affordable accommodation at Doodhpathri that was pending for many years have been completed, he said.

Sinha also praised the Bandipora district administration for innovative digital intervention to track developments in Panchayats and said every district must replicate the good practices of other districts and make concerted efforts to bring about a positive change in the lives of people.

On women empowerment, Sinha said when women are prosperous, their direct and indirect benefits will reach the family, society, nation and the entire humanity.

In the last two years, Jammu and Kashmir administration has launched several campaigns to provide more livelihood opportunities to women folks. In order to increase the participation of women entrepreneurs in agriculture and village industries, about five lakh women have been added under the Umeed program, he said.
He said various programs like KrishiSakhi and PashuSakhi have been initiated so that more and more women come forward in the agriculture, horticulture and dairy sectors.