Says Solution To Problems Lie In Empowerment Of People
SRINAGAR Stating that the solution to problems lie in empowerment of people, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said development and good governance has remained elusive for the common people of the state.
He said the government of India will kindle new aspirations and hopes among the people of Jammu and Kashmir “with renewed focus on good governance and development,” besides restoring peace and stability and resolving the problems the state has been facing.
In a series of tweets, the minister, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, said: “Development and good governance had remained elusive for the common people of the state. We are committed to take all possible measures that will bring accountability, transparency and good governance in the system.
“With renewed focus on good governance and development, the Centre is looking forward to kindle new aspirations and hopes amongst the people of the state. The solution to problems lies in empowerment of the people and strengthening the institutions of local self-governance.”
Rajnath said the dream of a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir will be realised when there is peace and normalcy in the state. “It is our firm resolve to bring peace, stability and prosperity through an honest, effective and efficient administration for the problems facing the state.”
The Minister also said that he reviewed the situation in the state and discussed the way forward at a meeting with the Governor N.N. Vohra and state administration in Srinagar.
He had met Vohra on Wednesday at the Raj Bhawan after arriving here along with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba.
This is Rajnath Singh’s first visit to the state after Governor’s rule was imposed here on June 20. He will return to New Delhi later on Thursday.
An official spokesman said Rajnath held extended discussions with Governor N.N. Vohra to review security management, Yatra management, implementation of development programmes and governance issues in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan.
The meeting was attended by Doval, Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary; the three Advisors to Governor, B.B. Vyas, K. Vijay Kumar and Khurshid Ganai; B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Dr. S.P. Vaid, Director General of Police; Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor and CEO, Shrine Board; and R.K. Goyal, Principal Secretary Home.
The Home Minister was informed by Advisor K. Vijay Kumar about the overall law and order situation and framework put in place by the Security Forces for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Chief Secretary presented an update of the implementation status of major projects under the Prime Ministers Development Programme, particularly AIIMS, IITs & IIMs, Ring Roads at Jammu & Srinagar and other major development projects being executed by Central and State agencies.
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