Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said terrorism and naxalism are threats to the nation’s development and “completely dismantling” their ecosystem will ensure peace in the country.
The LG made these assertions as he attended the “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan-Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign — a national health initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The 16-day campaign will strengthen screening, maternal health services, lifestyle counselling, yoga and Ayush-based interventions for women, adolescent girls and children.
The event also witnessed the commencement of 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah which will be celebrated from September 17 to October 16, across the country.
Highlighting India’s “rapid economic development, under the guidance of the Prime Minister”, Sinha, according to an official press release, said India has overcome previous slow growth to become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Describing terrorism and naxalism as threats to national development, Sinha said peace is essential for development.
“Peace can only be achieved by completely dismantling the terror ecosystem. People from all sections of society must realise that those who provide ideological and financial support for terrorism, create false narratives, are dangerous to peace and development,” he added.
In his address, the LG expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for dedicating the national health campaign to promote women’s health and wellbeing and called upon all the stakeholders to work with the whole of government approach and make this campaign a huge success.
“A healthy woman is the foundation of a happy and prosperous family, which in turn builds a strong nation. Today, the supreme position of women in public life is seen as key to ensuring peace and progress in the society.
“The ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ is poised to turn a new chapter in women’s empowerment,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi’s holistic approach to improving the lives and prioritising health of women has given new strength to Nari Shakti. “The PM’s vision, which places Nari Shakti at the forefront of development, has made women powerful agents of change,” he said.
Asserting that ‘Viksit Bharat’ requires a ‘Viksit Jammu Kashmir’, Sinha said that can only be achieved when economic benefits reach the poor and the common man, and not only to a handful of persons.
LG Sinha called for a widespread awareness campaign using various platforms to encourage public participation and leveraging Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Anganwari centres for dissemination of detailed information on health camp schedules and services.
He inaugurated a health camp to mark the occasion, and also distributed medical aids and handed over sanction letters under Mission YUVA among beneficiaries.
The “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” is a landmark initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), aimed at strengthening healthcare services for women and children across India, with a focus on improving access, quality care, and awareness, he said.
More than one lakh health camps are being organised under the campaign, making this the largest ever health outreach for women and children in the country. These camps will be organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres, and other healthcare facilities and will actively promote nutrition, health awareness, and overall family well-being.
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Commissioner Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur; Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare, Sarmad Hafeez; Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg; Deputy Commissioner, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Shobhna Gupta; Mission Director NHM J&K, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary; Administrative Secretaries, senior officials, women and people from different walks of life were present at the UT level event in Srinagar.
Selfless service fosters community bond, sense of shared purpose: LG
Distributes fruits to patients at JLNM Hospital Rainawari on PM Modi’s 75th birthday
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited JLNM Hospital Rainawari and distributed fruits to the patients as part of ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ to celebrate the 75th Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Speaking to the media-persons on the sidelines of his visit, the LG extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi.
“Selfless service fosters community bond and a sense of shared purpose. From 17th September to 2nd October, various ‘Sewa Parv’ campaigns are being dedicated to women empowerment and health.
“Hon’ble Prime Minister spent his life dedicated to the nation’s service. Under his leadership, the past 11 years are seen as a milestone in India’s transformation and it has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy,” the LG said according to an official press release.
He said the Prime Minister has ensured that “benefits of economic growth reach the poor and marginalised section of society. 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty. India’s prestige in the world has greatly increased under his visionary leadership. We pray for his long and healthy life.”
The LG was accompanied by Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; SSP Srinagar, Dr GV Sundeep Chakravarthy; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo and other senior officials.
LG inaugurates bailey bridge on Ramban-Gool road
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated a 150-feet long Bailey bridge on the Ramban-Gool road in Jammu region, boosting connectivity in the region.
Engineer troops of White Knight Corps, in coordination with National Highway Authority of India and civil authorities, have completed construction of the 150-feet double-storey extra-wide Bailey bridge at Metra in Ramban district, an official press release informed.
“Virtually inaugurated a Bailey bridge on the Ramban-Gool road. The bridge is a symbol of hope and a lifeline for around 1.5 lakh people living in Ramban, Sangaldan, and Gool areas. It will boost connectivity and enhance the ease of living,” LG said on X.
He further said that recent natural calamities had severely impacted lives, leading to infra damage, economic hardships, and disruption on the important route connecting Gool, Sangaldan, and surrounding areas.
“The bridge is a symbol of hope and lifeline for around 1.5 lakh people living in Ramban, Sangaldan, and Gool areas. It will boost connectivity and enhance the ease of living. Recent natural calamities had severely impacted lives, leading to infrastructure damage, economic hardships and disruption on important route connecting Gool, Sangaldan and surrounding areas,” Sinha said.
“This bailey bridge is a testament to the dedication, expertise and unwavering service of the Indian Army. The vital connectivity and aid to affected communities by the Indian Army has also given a new hope to this entire region,” the LG said.
“Brave engineers of the Army worked tirelessly and under challenging conditions to build this bridge. This Bailey bridge is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and unwavering service of the Indian Army,” he added.
The vital connectivity and aid to affected communities by the Indian Army has also given new hope to this entire region, Sinha said.
Defence PRO Jammu said that due to recent incessant rainfall in Ramban district, a vital stretch of the Karol-Maitra Road, in the general area of Ramban, Reasi, was washed away.
The bridge restores the vital connectivity link, ensuring smooth movement of essential supplies, emergency services, and local traffic, the PRO said.
The bridge will be opened post necessary validations.
Maj Gen APS Bal, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Delta Force; Dr Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to LG; Mohammad Alyas Khan, Deputy Commissioner Ramban; Brig K Arun, Commander 11 Sector RR; Shridhar Patil, DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range, senior officials of Army, civil and police administration attended the inaugural ceremony.
