Shopian: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated and laid foundation stone for various development projects worth more than Rs 110 cr at Shopian, an official press release informed.
It said the LG congratulated the district administration, PRI representatives and the local residents on the occasion. He said the projects dedicated to the people will strengthen the infrastructure and empower all sections of society.
“The new sports infrastructure projects for which the foundation stone was laid will transform Shopian into a significant centre of sporting culture, provide modern resources, facilities for training, mentoring and support to compete at the national and international level,” the LG said.
He directed the officials to adhere to the timelines to complete new projects in close coordination with concerned departments and executing agencies.
The projects worth Rs 93 crore inaugurated by LG include two new blocks of Transit accommodation at Allowpora Keegam; development of Playfield at Trenz; upgradation and development of playground at K-Hallan Keller; Transit accommodation for Transhumant Tribals at Lal Ghulam and upgradation of roads including Bijbehara-Shopian road, Pudsoo to Kapren causeway, Braripora-Zirpora-Mantribugh-Nildrang road, Pinjora Khan to Sofanaman Pahnoo road, Mohanpora Imamsahab Alamgunj road and Drangnard to Keller block road, the press release informed.
It said the projects costing Rs 17.92 crore for which the LG laid foundation stone includes development of stadium along with synthetic football turf at Dragad; construction of synthetic basketball and volleyball courts; development of synthetic volleyball court and dug-out, practice pitches and change-rooms at Vishroo Keller; upgradation of roads from Dobipora to Molo Dangerpora and Reshnagri to Mandijan road.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, CEO, Mission Youth; Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department; Vijay Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Faz Lul Haseeb, Deputy Commissioner Shopian and senior officers were present.
Sinha chairs District Review Meeting at Shopian
Shopian: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the District Review Meeting at Shopian and took stock of the development works underway in the district and implementation of various UT and Central Government Schemes.
“It is our endeavour to harness potential of each district to fuel economic growth of J&K. Every official at all levels of administration must discharge his responsibility with greater dedication and sensitivity to ensure the benefits of the development reach every household,” the Lt Governor said.
He directed the officials for conducting regular survey to identify the new eligible beneficiaries under the centrally sponsored and the UT sector schemes and the children having any kind of abnormalities by birth.
Reviewing the progress achieved in agriculture & allied sector, the Lt Governor directed for connecting every farmer of the district with agriculture-related schemes and programmes and increasing their registration on the Daksh portal.
The Lt Governor impressed upon the District Administration and the officials to promote the setting up of cold storage and other industrial units at the local level.
A robust strategy should be prepared for the effective implementation of District employment and District Export plans. Use Block Diwas as a platform to expand livelihood generation and self-employment opportunities for the youth, he said.
He further called for exploring all the avenues to tap the tourism potential of the district and promoting Amrit Sarovars as tourist spots.
The Lt Governor also sought a detailed report on the financial assistance extended to Women/ST/SC under Stand Up India and directed for conducting regular meetings of District Administration with the Banking institutions.
Emphasizing on improving connectivity in the rural areas, the Lt Governor directed the officials to take comprehensive measures to ensure road connectivity to every village in the district.
He directed the district administration and police to run special campaigns to keep youth away from the menace of drug addiction and called for united efforts by every section of society in the fight against drugs.
Faz Lul Haseeb, Deputy Commissioner Shopian gave an overview of the developmental scenario in the district.
Later, the Lt Governor also interacted with delegations of PRI & ULB members, the District Bar association, members of the Civil Society and Tribal community, the Fruit Growers & Cold Chain Association and Political leaders and took stock of their issues.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, CEO, Mission Youth; Sh Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department; Sh Vijay Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, HODs and District officers attended the meeting.
LG congratulates stakeholders as Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kaladi get GI Tag
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his hearty congratulations to the weavers, producers and families associated with Basohli Pashmina and Kaladi dairy product from Udhampur for getting the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, an official press release said Wednesday.
In a post on X, the LG said: “A moment of pride for J&K. Basohli Pashmina & Udhampur Kaladi get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. It will boost the morale of weavers and producers, families associated with Kaladi dairy product. Congratulations to the people of the UT”.
“My sincere gratitude to GoI, Association of producers, NABARD, UT Department and all other stakeholders for their effort to further boost export and to secure the future of thousands of families associated with these two glorious cultural and heritage symbols of J&K UT,” he said.
