Omar meets multiple delegations; promises support
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today listened to grievances and issues of public at his outreach office in Srinagar. The programme witnessed participation of several public delegations, representatives and individuals from diverse sectors who apprised the Chief Minister of various pressing problems and concerns requiring his attention.
Among the prominent delegations was one representing the residents of Saderkoot Payeen, Ajas area, Bandipora, seeking the Chief Minister’s intervention for the expeditious disbursement of compensation to Wular land dwellers affected by developmental works. Another delegation raised the matter of delayed release of withheld recommendations for Class IV posts, urging the CM for immediate redressal.
A deputation of Junior Anesthesia Assistants from the Health & Medical Education Department urged the finalisation of the long-pending selection process.
Professor Fayaz Ahmad Nika, Dean and Head of the School of Business at Central University of Kashmir, presented key findings from a study on the NRLM/UEED programmes, underlining their role in enhancing women’s empowerment and employment generation in the Ganderbal district.
The Jehlum Riverside House Rehabilitation Union from Habba Kadal Ganpatyar submitted a memorandum seeking allotment of land at Rakhi Aarth for the permanent rehabilitation of landless families. Likewise, a delegation from the Local Youth Coordination Committee, Chattabal, requested the construction of a playground in their area, emphasising the need for sports infrastructure.
A deputation from the Sangarmal Traders Welfare Association called for the resolution of multiple pending issues affecting traders at the Sangarmal Shopping Complex.
Representatives of both private and cooperative Kerosene Oil Dealers, under their president, appealed for the restoration of kerosene supplies—particularly for horticulturists and agriculturists operating power-driven machinery.
Mechanical engineering graduates and engineers highlighted the need for assured career progression. The Tempo Travelers Association, Srinagar, sought a temporary waiver of EMI payments on vehicles in light of the ongoing financial stress on transport operators.
A government spokespersons said, “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah gave a patient hearing to all deputations and assured sympathetic consideration of their demands. He reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to participatory governance, inclusive development and responsive public administration”.
