Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with a delegation of civilian victims of terrorist violence, PRI and civil society members, traders, advocates, teachers, members of Gujjar and various other communities at Raj Bhawan, today, an official press release informed.
It said the members of the delegation expressed gratitude to the Government of India and LG-led UT administration for establishing peace, harmony in the society and ensuring inclusive growth.
They also thanked the UT administration for providing them with a platform to share their views and project their issues and demands.
The representatives from Awami Welfare Forum Kashmir, Traders Federation Handwara, J&K Panchayat Raj Movement, ReT Association, members from Gujjar community and others submitted memorandum of demands to the LG and sought his intervention for the early redressal of the same.
In his address, the LG lauded the significant contribution of civilian victims of terrorism, social and peace activists, PRI members and tribal community in the growth of Jammu & Kashmir.
“The dreams and ambitions of a progressive society can be fulfilled only in conditions of peace. Society should be vigilant against few elements trying to disrupt peace and harmony. It is our collective responsibility to foil their efforts,” the LG said.
Responding to the demands, the LG shared the efforts of the UT government for the socio-economic empowerment of all the sections of the society.
The LG called upon the members of the delegation to identify the youth and budding entrepreneurs to avail the benefits under UT and Central schemes. He assured all support and handholding of the young entrepreneurs by the UT administration, the press release said.
