Every effort being made to empower people of J&K: LG
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said his administration is making every effort to empower the people of the Union Territory and enable them to play a bigger role in society.
Sinha interacted with people and heard their grievances during the ‘LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing’ at the Civil Secretariat here.
“Every effort is being made to empower the citizens and enable them to play a bigger role in society. Various interventions and e-governance tools are ensuring that the benefits of our development programmes, various central sector schemes reach to the people as intended,” he said.
Taking note of the grievances related to social security schemes, the Lt governor directed the administrative secretaries and deputy commissioners for strict implementation of all measures and monitoring of such cases to ensure the benefits reach all eligible.
“Our prime objective is quality grievance disposal, constant monitoring of the service delivery mechanism, ensuring accountability for welfare and progress of the common man,” he said.
Meanwhile, the LG paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th death anniversary, saying Bapu’s life and teachings continue to guide the interdependent world in the 21st century.
He was speaking at an event organised by Gandhi Global Family J&K.
The eternal values he taught us will sustain human civilisation in the decades and centuries to come, he said.
Sinha said there should be no place for fear, corruption and drugs in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Whole of Society approach is the need of the hour to fulfil the resolve of Amrit Kaal Khand to create a fear-free, corruption-free and drug-free Jammu Kashmir ”, he added.
LG said Bapu’s ideals of truth and non-violence, protecting human dignity, equality, social justice, respect for all religions, the welfare of the underprivileged and rights of women and youth are powerful instruments that act as a guiding light for the peaceful co-existence of all.
He said Bapu’s ideals and timeless teachings have influenced world leaders to establish a society based on social harmony, syncretic co-existence and economic prosperity.
“Women are leading as role models and contributing to economic development. It is our collective responsibility to ensure women have access to education, equal opportunities and financial and other assistance to grow and prosper”, said the Lt Governor.
He appreciated the efforts of the Gandhi global family in promoting Gandhian values among the younger generation and asked the voluntary organisations to join hands with the NGO in eradicating social evils.
