LG exhorts citizens to come forward, be part of memorable G20 event: LG
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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Sunday called upon the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory for their active support and contribution in the successful conduct of the G20 event.
“All the citizens should come forward and be a part of this memorable event”, the Lieutenant Governor urged the people through this month’s ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ Radio programme, adding that G20’s 3rd tourism working group meeting starting from May 22nd is a historic opportunity for 13 million citizens of J&K UT to showcase priceless culture, heritage, tourism and warm hospitality.
Sinha extends warm welcome to G20 delegates
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended a warm welcome to distinguished delegates of G20 nations and members of multi-lateral organisations to Jammu Kashmir for 3rd Tourism Working Group Meet. He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister for providing the historic opportunity and honour to J&K to host G20 meeting.
The Lt Governor tweeted: “I extend a warm welcome to distinguished delegates of G20 nations & members of multi-lateral organisations to ‘Paradise on Earth’. From dreamy scenery to enchanting lake to snowcapped majestic mountains, J&K offers perfect environs for 3rd Tourism Working Group Meet”.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing this historic opportunity & honour to J&K to host G20 meeting. I am sure the delegates will also be able to experience priceless culture, cuisine, besides warm hospitality,” he said in a tweet.
The G20 members represent around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of the global trade, and more than 60 per cent of the world population. Such gathering will provide huge boost to the shared vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam globally and accelerate socio-economic development of Jammu Kashmir, he observed.
It is our resolve to build a new, Atmanirbhar Jammu Kashmir in this Amrit Kaal. This historic occasion of the G20 meeting will inspire the generations of Jammu Kashmir and infuse new enthusiasm, new confidence in the society to build future Jammu Kashmir, he added.
Sharing the inspirational example of government-public partnership in development, the Lt Governor appreciated the District administration Bandipora, residents and Pune-based civil society group for their unique initiative to transform Aragam village situated on the banks of Wular lake.
Aragam will soon be converted into country’s largest Book Village with active participation of the local community. Apart from books in 6 different languages, old manuscripts and paintings will also be available in the libraries, which will introduce tourists to ancient history and folk culture of J&K, he added.
The Lt Governor congratulated the farmers of Sagam village, Anantnag for reviving Mushkbudji the heritage crop, known for its aroma. The efforts of Sagam Mushk Budji Farmers Producer Company will provide a new fillip to the farming of one of the most cherished and valued products of J&K, he said.
The Lt Governor shared the success stories of Neelam Rani and Gowhar Jabeena, the women entrepreneurs from Kathua & Anantnag, and Rohit Salaria, a young entrepreneur from Udhampur.
Gowhar Jabeena of Anantnag has established ‘Green Posh Nursery Unit’, the first Kiwi nursery in Kashmir Division. Her achievements in this unexplored sector are inspiring the locals and budding entrepreneurs, said the Lt Governor.
The entrepreneurial zeal of Kathua’s Neelam Rani has not only empowered the local womenfolk but has also widened the market reach of the Basohli Pashmina Shawls, he added.
The Lt Governor said the young entrepreneurs like Rohit Salaria of Udhampur with their efforts are inspiring other youth to become job giver and to create more space for young entrepreneurs. Rohit Salaria has set up a food processing unit under PM’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme.
He lauded the renowned artist Sohan Singh Billawaria for training budding artists and also promoting rich legacy of Basohli painting.
The Lt Governor also shared the suggestions of Kulgam’s Dr Rizwan Rumi and Ehsan Quddusi of Pulwama regarding developing an institutional mechanism to raise awareness, skilling, and financial support to young entrepreneurs in horticulture sector.
He made special mention of valuable inputs received from Saima Mushtaq of Srinagar and Jammu’s Sanchaita Pradhan to promote the famous folk arts and crafts of rural Jammu Kashmir. Doda’s Humerah Balwan, Ridham Gupta of Samba and Jammu’s Apurva Mishra had written on empowerment of the girl child. Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh of Anantnag and Dr. Kumar Sourabh of Jammu suggested active participation of youth in water conservation and lake rejuvenation.
The Lt Governor issued directions to the concerned departments and officials for taking appropriate action on the suggestions received from the citizens.
