Infra development accelerated manifold in J&K in past 5 years: LG

By statetimes_editor Last updated Dec 13, 2024

Pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to ensure equality and social justice for all, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday, asserting that the speed of infrastructure development has accelerated manifold in the Union Territory over the past five years.

LG Manoj Sinha paying tributes to General Zorawar Singh and honouring State Times Editor-in-Chief, Raj Daluja.

Addressing a commemorative event, organized by General Zorawar Singh Memorial Educational and Charitable Trust, at Gulshan Ground Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor said that the speed of hundreds of projects stalled for decades were fast-tracked.
He highlighted that the progressive and citizen-centric policies of the government have strengthened the faith of the common man in the governance system.
“Now, the ideals of democracy and the values enshrined in the Constitution have become an integral part of the governance process”, the Lieutenant Governor
Describing public welfare as his ‘Dharma’ and ‘Kartavya’, he said that it is being ensured that the benefits of the development reach all the sections of the society without any discrimination.
The Lt Governor also called upon the youth to selflessly serve the society and contribute towards nation building. “I have full faith that together we will realize the resolve of Developed India,” he said.
Paying tributes to the brave warrior and India’s greatest military strategist, General Zorawar Singh, on his Martyrdom Day, the Lt Governor spoke on General Zorawar Singh’s military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, Tibet and highlighted his immense contribution to the expansion of the Dogra Empire.
“The life and work of great persons always inspire others. General Zorawar Singh’s leadership inspired millions to unite for the cause of equitable path of growth. His vision and values guiding us to work for those sections of the society who have got left behind,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He shared the efforts of the Government, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to honour the contributions of great personalities like General Zorawar Singh. He also spoke on the transformation taking place in J&K in the past few years.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor appreciated the members of General Zorawar Singh Memorial Educational and Charitable Trust for their endeavours to make young generation aware of the inspiring saga of General Zorawar Singh.
Shagun Parihar, Member of Legislative Assembly from Kishtwar; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Devinder Singh Kaluria, Chairman, General Zorawar Singh Memorial Trust and Trustees- Riya Kaluria and Diksha Kaluria; senior officials of Army, Civil and Police Administration; prominent citizens and students in large number were present.