J&K got social justice under PM Modi: LG Sinha
Jammu, Feb 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir got social justice under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During this month’s Awaam ki Awaaz programme, the LG said, “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 wellbeing and prosperity of marginalised sections of society.”
He also highlighted efforts to provide social justice to build an Atmanirbhar J&K.
LG Sinha shared the stories of beneficiaries and inspiring unsung heroes who had become the embodiment of transformation in ‘Naya Jammu Kashmir’.
He said the vision of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’ had 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 is further strengthened,” the LG said. “The historic decision of the inclusion of Paharis, Padari tribes, Kolis, and Gadda Brahmins in the 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 the ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ programme to the unsung heroes and women power of J&K, he lauded Bandipora’s Shabnam Bashir for her significant contribution to the society and standout efforts for the revival of tribal culture.
LG Sinha mentioned 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 revolutionize and shape the young minds,” he said.
Udhampur’s Anita Sharma and Shahnaz Bano; Sunita Devi from Kathua; Medhavi Sharma; Saras Bharti; Baramulla’s Nazish Rashid, Mehbooba Akhtar of Ganderbal and Lakshmi, a resident of Samba also received a special mention from LG for their inspirational journeys in fields like entrepreneurship, promotion of Dogri folk, Basohli art and painting; mushroom cultivation, and establishment of poly green house unit.
He shared the valuable suggestions received from Dr Syed Saileen from Srinagar, Priya Varma from Reasi, and Insha Manzoor from Pulwama on women’s health, wellbeing, and safety and issued necessary directions to the concerned departments for appropriate action.
LG Sinha also voiced the inspiring thoughts of Rishu Gupta from Samba, Kupwara’s Neelofar Bukhari, Chanchal Kumari from Udhampur, and Arifa Ara from Budgam about financial literacy among women, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles for women.
In this month’s episode, he paid homage to Thakur Raghunath Singh, a nationalist thinker-writer and recalled his significant contribution to the promotion of Dogri language and culture.
The LG also congratulated and commended Padma Shri recipients Dogri folk singer Romalo Ram and master craftsman Ghulam Nabi Dar of Srinagar for preserving and promoting the rich art and heritage of J&K.
