STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Air Vice Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra, AVSM, VM, Air Officer Commanding Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh on Friday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here.
The AOC and the Lt Governor discussed various important issues pertaining to the air defence management system in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Lt Governor lauded the courage and valour displayed by the Indian Air Force personnel while discharging their duties and appreciated their valuable support to the population living in remote & high-altitude areas and the crucial role played by the IAF during emergent situations.
Meanwhile, Members of Kerala Legislative Assembly Committee on Welfare of Backward Class Communities called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here.
The Committee comprising of its members including Kurukkoli Moideen, K. Babu, A. Prabhakaran, KK Ramachandran and G. Stephen are on a study tour to the UT of J&K.
The Lt Governor observed that the end of Articles 370 and 35A has heralded a new dawn of equity, fairness and empowerment and due rights have been conferred upon the deprived communities and the J&K Government is working tirelessly towards social equality and justice for all.
Later, a deputation of BJP leaders including Dr. Ali Mohammad, Incharge BJP J&K Minority Morcha and Umar Jan, District President, BJYM Budgam also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him of various developmental issues of Budgam pertaining to strengthening of road network of prominent tourist & religious places like Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan, Yusmarg and Charar-i-Sharief; water filtration plant at Khansahib and repair of LT Poles.
Similarly, a delegation of Shia Community members led by Aga Syed Abbas Rizvi of J&K Peoples Justice Front projected various demands for the upliftment of Shia Community, including establishment of Shia Waqf Board.
Meanwhile, Chowdhary Khurshid Doie, Tehsil President, J&K Gujjar & Bakerwal Youth Welfare Conference from Karnah submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor pertaining to construction of Gujjar Boys & Girls hostel, smart schools for tribal villages & Women ITI Centre at Karnah; provision of solar plants for inhabitants of tribal villages; special recruitment drive for SPOs, besides water supply; strengthening of road connectivity; playground and establishment of Skill Development Centre in Karnah area.
The Lt Governor, while interacting with the members of the delegations reiterated the commitment of the UT Government for equitable development of all regions and welfare of every section of the society.
The Lt Governor assured the delegations that their genuine issues would be taken up for consideration and early redressal.
Later, Young Scientists of Kashmir University called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, here.
The scientists led by Dr Ajaz ul Hamid Wani apprised the Lt Governor about the research initiatives they have taken in the UT of J&K.
Discussion was held to establish a world-class research and capacity-building ecosystem in the UT.
The Lt Governor assured all support and assistance from the UT Government in enhancing the research development activities. He extended his best wishes for the success in research of the young scientists, who have returned through “Brain Drain to Brain Gain” mission of the Government of India to take up research positions in various universities, and set up cutting-edge research programmes.