SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday described the provision of 25 per cent reservation for local youth in employment and admissions in private universities in Jammu and Kashmir, along with scholarships for economically weaker students, as a significant initiative.
He said the provisions would help expand access to higher education and employment opportunities for local youth.
Sadiq made these remarks while laying the foundation stone for a Water Supply Augmentation Scheme aimed at improving drinking water facilities in Bagwanpora, Qale Mohalla, Hakim Mohalla, Amda Kadal and Lal Bazar.
He said the project addressed a long-pending demand of residents, who had been facing water shortages for nearly three decades. Upon completion, the scheme is expected to improve water supply in the areas.
The MLA directed the concerned officials to ensure timely completion of the project and maintain proper coordination during its execution.
He also appreciated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s efforts to facilitate the establishment of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the institutions could contribute to higher education, research, innovation and employment generation.
Later, Sadiq visited Zahidpora Hawal, Amda Kadal and Bhrar Bagwanpora to take stock of public grievances and ongoing development works. He interacted with residents and assured them that their concerns would be taken up with the concerned departments for redressal.
He said the National Conference government believed in translating commitments into action rather than limiting itself to announcements, adding that accountability and delivery of public services should be the measure of governance.
Superintending Engineer PHE Anbreen Anjum, Executive Engineer Aijaz Rafiq, the concerned Assistant Executive Engineer, party representatives and prominent citizens were present during the programme.
