PM Modi established social justice in J-K after over 7 decades: L-G Manoj Sinha

Our Correspondent

Jammu, February 18

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi established social justice in the Union Territory after over seven decades of India’s independence.

“After more than seven decades of India’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi established social justice in J&K, which ensured everyone has access to equal opportunities and the resources to well-being and prosperity of marginalised sections of society,” the L-G said.

‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’

• In his monthly radio programme, the Lt Governor highlights admn efforts to provide social justice to build an ‘Atmanirbhar’ J&K
• He said the vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’ has removed developmental imbalances and put J-K on the path of accelerated and inclusive development

Speaking at his monthly ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ radio programme, the Lt Governor highlighted efforts of the government to provide social justice to build an ‘Atmanirbhar’ Jammu and Kashmir. He also shared the stories of beneficiaries and inspiring unsung heroes.

“No future-oriented society can progress without people-centred governance. Our vision is to ensure that growth must reach all sections of society and measures for equitable access to opportunities is further strengthened,” the L-G observed.

He said the historic decision regarding inclusion of Paharis, Padari Tribes, Koli and Gadda Brahmin in Scheduled Tribes list, while safeguarding the interest of Gujjar, Bakarwals and other listed tribes, “is a testimony to our commitment towards the empowerment of all”.

Dedicating the 35th edition of Awaam ki Awaaz programme to unsung heroes and ‘Nari Shakti’, the L-G lauded Bandipora’s Shabnam Bashir for her significant contribution to the society and standout efforts for the revival of tribal culture.

He made a special mention of Waheeda Akhtar from Budgam who overcame immense challenges and serves as an inspiration to women in the area and helping in their economic empowerment.

Reva Raina from Jammu is promoting values-based education using sports in different schools. Her vision and selflessness have helped revolutionise and shape the young minds, the L-G said.

Udhampur’s Anita Sharma and Shahnaz Bano, Sunita Devi from Kathua, Baramulla’s Nazish Rashid, Mehbooba Akhtar of Ganderbal, and Lakshmi, a resident of Samba, also received a special mention from the L-G for their inspirational journeys in fields like entrepreneurship, promotion of Dogri folk, Basohli art and painting, mushroom cultivation, and establishment of Polygreen house unit.

The Lt Governor shared suggestions received from Dr Syed Saileen from Srinagar, Priya Varma from Reasi and Insha Manzoor from Pulwama on women’s health, well-being and safety and issued necessary directions to the concerned departments for appropriate action.

He also voiced the inspiring thoughts of Rishu Gupta from Samba, Kupwara’s Neelofar Bukhari, Chanchal Kumari from Udhampur and Arifa Ara from Budgam pertaining to financial literacy among women, entrepreneurship and leadership roles for women.

In this month’s episode, the Lt Governor paid homage to Thakur Raghunath Singh, a nationalist thinker-writer and recalled his significant contribution to the promotion of Dogri language and culture.

He said the vision of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’ has removed developmental imbalances and put J-K on the path of accelerated and inclusive development.

“No future-oriented society can progress without people-centred governance. Our vision is to ensure that growth must reach all sections of society and measures for equitable access to opportunities are further strengthened,” he said.

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