Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on 73rd Republic Day occasion in Jammu expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers of the UT who are engaged in selfless service to humanity and said that the UT has achieved a milestone in Covid vaccination process.
LG Sinha in his 73rd Republic Day Address at Moulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said that Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a model for the entire country in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the address LG Sinha also congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Police who have won the highest 115 gallantry awards and hailed the bravery of the soldiers and officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
“Some people continue to instigate the sentiments of the people as they are not happy with the J&K’s development, I urge youth to be a part of this great journey of development of J&K, the beautiful land of peaceful coexistence, enlightenment, salvation and make invaluable contribution in enormous intellectual capital of the Union Territory”, LG Sinha said.
While highlighting the achievements LG Manoj Sinha said that J&K is the first UT in the country to have District Good Governance Index for assessing the efficiency of public delivery system at district level. This index is expected to foster transparency and accountability in the basic unit of governance.
“Project delay which was earlier considered a norm is now a thing of the past. Against 9229 projects completed in 2018 at a cost of Rs. 67,000 crores, around 21,943 projects have been completed at a cost of Rs. 63,000 crore only last year”, LG Sinha said.
LG in his address said that as many as 1,37,870 youths have been provided assistance in their entrepreneurial ventures under various self employment schemes and programmes.
Speaking over the electricity status in UT, LG Sinha said that this year government is going to add capacity of 3,015 MVA to our Power Transmission System Likewise, in Power Distribution Sector, a capacity of 1286 MVA is being added this year to provide adequate electricity to entire UT.
Speaking over the three tier Panchayat Raj System, LG Sinha said that the three-tier Panchayati Raj system put in place has ensured people's participation in socio-economic developmental efforts. New leadership at District, Block & Panchayats level is ensuring formulation and implementation of policies, keeping in mind the priorities of common people.
“Project delay which was earlier considered a norm is now a thing of the past. Against 9229 projects completed in 2018 at a cost of Rs. 67,000 crores, around 21,943 projects have been completed at a cost of Rs. 63,000 crore only last year”, LG Sinha said.
Highlighting the implementation of new industrial scheme LG Sinha in his address said that under guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Minister, Amit Shah, investment proposals worth Rs 48,000 crores have been received.
LG Sinha said “We are committed to provide justice to citizens who were forced to leave their homes due to onset of terrorism in 90s. So far 7312 applications have been received through a Portal launched last year for addressing their grievances, out of which 4826 cases have been resolved.”
“For the first time in history of J&K, tribal community was vested with forest rights last year. An integrated plan has been formulated for future generation of tribal community by ensuring their rights on the forest products. 100 smart schools are being built for tribal children,” Sinha said.
In his republic day speech LG Sinha further said that between August and November 2021, about 52 lakh tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir. Keeping in view the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations of 75 years of independence, 75 off-beat tourist destinations are being developed in the Union Territory.