SRINAGAR: Nuzhat Ishfaq, DDC Chairperson, Ganderbal today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan.
The DDC Chairperson accompanied by former Legislator, Ishfaq Jabbar apprised the Lt Governor about various issues of the public importance of the Ganderbal area pertaining to the development of prominent tourist & religious places, expediting major development projects and strengthening the revived water transportation.
The DDC Chairperson also projected the demands for the beautification of nallah Sindh and the construction of an amusement park in the district.
Similarly, a public delegation led by Vijay Raina, Sarpanch Chowgam-A, and BJP District Spokesperson, Kulgam also called on the Lt Governor and raised several public issues including permanent rehabilitation of families of village Gund Tankipora, Devsar affected during the 2014 floods and the creation of CD Block for Village Chowgam in Kulgam.
Later, Jammu & Kashmir Students Association headed by Sh Nasir Khuehami submitted a memorandum of demands pertaining to the welfare of the student community of J&K including the establishment of a National Law University; introduction of a training course for teachers of Higher education; establishment of a Women Degree College in Bandipora; enhancing PG seats in medical colleges in J&K and fast-tracking of the recruitment process.
The members of the delegation also extended their gratitude to the Lt Governor-led UT Administration for taking revolutionary steps for the empowerment of tribal students through various new initiatives.
The Lt Governor gave a patient hearing to the demands put forth by members of the delegations and assured appropriate redressal of the genuine issues and demands.
While interacting with the members of the J&K Students Association, the Lt Governor observed that the UT Government is making dedicated efforts to ensure access to quality education for all.
We are implementing the National Education Policy in letter and spirit and ensuring that all the educational institutions maintain academic standards and empower students to be a key driver of socio-economic growth of the UT of J&K and the nation, added the Lt Governor.
