Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked youths to take maximum benefits of government schemes to make their dreams a reality.
He also said the recently concluded ‘Khelo India National Winter Games’ at north Kashmir’s Gulmarg ski resort have pushed forward the growth of winter sports in the country.
“The youth need to utilize the maximum benefits of the government schemes like mission youth, rural livelihood mission to realize their full potential and make their dreams a reality,” Sinha said in this month’s ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’.
Highlighting the successful conduct of the games, he congratulated the players from Jammu and Kashmir for their excellent performance.
The LG shared the inspirational and exemplary success stories of women and young achievers across the Union Territory and asked the departments concerned and officers to convert the suggestions into action.
“The active participation of the individual and the community can accelerate socio-economic growth. Our collective effort can help the society to prosper,” he said.
He said that International Women’s Day next month will provide an opportunity for society to celebrate women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and ensure women’s rights in every sphere.
“Let us come together and salute the spirit of Nari Shakti,” the LG said.
Lauding the grit and determination of Kritika Khanna of Jammu, the first female para rower of India, the LG said she is a true champion, unstoppable as an athlete, and an inspiration to others.
The LG made a special mention of Sonika Sharma from Kathua and called her the iconic manifestation of successful women entrepreneurs. Her successful dairy business is inspiring budding female entrepreneurs across the UT, he added.
Masrat Jan’s career is full of opportunities, challenges, and success. Her determination to set up a diagnostic lab while battling through odds reflects her strong belief in Nari Shakti, the LG said.
The LG also lauded the efforts of Zamrooda Ali for reviving traditional craft. Zamrooda Ali has emerged as a successful entrepreneur and works as a master artisan. She has set up a crewel embroidery training center at her home in Badamwari, Srinagar.
Sharing the hard work and determination of Parveen Sangral from Samba for dedicating her life to charity and humanitarian work, the LG said she, through her NGO, Muskaan Foundation, is helping people from all walks of life and transforming the lives of those in need.
Sandeep Razdan and Ajay Sharma from Kathua with their e-commerce venture under Aroma Mission have emerged as the new-age entrepreneurs by harnessing government support and complementing it with their inventiveness, observed the LG.
Stressing that convergence of schemes can improve livelihood security, the LG shared the success story of Puneet Sharma from Nowshera who benefitted from inter-sectoral approaches of Rajouri district administration to set up a milk processing units in rural areas. Such synergies will enable youth entrepreneurs and facilitate sustainable development, he said.
The LG shared the suggestions of Rohit Khajuria from Billawar; Shopian’s Mudasir Farooq Mir and Ovais Karni from Anantnag regarding an integrated policy of postings, development of apple village, reforms in government schools, and government intervention on hand-holding of NGOs working in the field of social welfare.
He also shared inputs of Ishaan Gupta from Hiranagar, Kathua for the promotion of the new age concept of ‘food trucks’ in Jammu Kashmir for young entrepreneurs; Manzoor Ahmad from Srinagar on the eco-conservation, restoration, and preservation of Gilsar-Khushalsar and other lake ecosystems in the Valley and Sushant Sambyal & Gaurav Salathia from Samba who recommended various ways for the maintenance of ‘vertical gardens’ under the Smart City Mission.
The LG asked the concerned departments and officers to convert the valuable suggestions into action. The active participation of the individual and the community can accelerate socio-economic growth. Our collective effort can help the society to prosper, the LG said.
He urged the youth to utilize the maximum benefits of the government schemes like Mission Youth, Rural Livelihood Mission to realize their full potential and make their dreams a reality.
