DEHRADUN: Minister for Transport and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, today met Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, here to discuss the issues of J&K students and the business community in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.
During the meeting, the safety and security of students from Jammu & Kashmir studying in Uttarakhand and the issues of the business community were discussed.
During the meeting, Satish Sharma briefed the Chief Minister about the purpose of the visit to Uttarakhand. He informed the Chief Minister that the J&K Government and the people of Jammu and Kashmir have strongly condemned the recent barbaric attack on tourists.
A telephonic conversation was also held between the CM of Uttarakhand and the CM of J&K during the meeting. The Uttarakhand CM assured that all students from Jammu & Kashmir are completely safe in the state, and the government is fully committed to providing them with all the required support and assistance.
The Uttarakhand CM emphasised that the state government is making every effort to ensure a bright future for the students.
The Chief Minister and Satish Sharma also discussed strengthening the coordination and cooperation between Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.
Earlier, Minister for Transport and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, held a series of meetings with the Uttarakhand Administration in Dehradun to address the concerns of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in various universities and professional colleges, as well as businessmen operating in the city, besides individuals from J&K.
The visit was undertaken by Satish Sharma on the directions of the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.
During his interactions and deliberations, Sharma raised several issues related to the safety and security of the J&K students and business community, especially in the wake of the recent tragic attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the administration to take proactive measures to instil a sense of security among the affected groups.
The Dehradun Administration assured the Minister of full cooperation and assured him of the safety and well-being of all residents and students from Jammu and Kashmir in Dehradun.
As part of his visit, Sharma personally interacted with a cross-section of J&K students and business professionals based in Dehradun and nearby areas. He also connected with several students, businessmen, labourers, travellers, etc, over the phone to address their concerns, given the prevailing situation.
Based on the feedback obtained from these individuals, Satish Sharma discussed the same with the concerned authorities of Uttarakhand for immediate redressal.
The Minister reassured the students and the community that the Omar Abdullah-led government is fully committed towards the welfare and security of its citizens across the country. He encouraged them to use the helpline numbers circulated by the J&K Government for any assistance or emergencies.
Later, Satish Sharma also visited DIT University, Maya Devi University, UPES University, the Wildlife Institute of India and several other institutions in Dehradun to discuss security concerns of students with college Administrations. He also interacted with students from J&K in these universities.
He requested the University, College and Higher Education authorities to take immediate steps for the welfare and security of J&K students in their respective colleges.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to providing all possible support and assistance to the students and business community as well as all individuals from J&K.
