Udhampur- Asserting that abrogation of Article 370 has heralded a new era of unprecedented growth and development in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Minister for Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday that the present dispensation was trying it’s best to bring the Union Territory on the glorious path of development.
“Abrogation of Article 370 has heralded a new era of unprecedented growth and development in Jammu and Kashmir. The rapid growth and development taking place in the UT is clearly visible which is being appreciated by one and all,” Rijiju said while addressing the gathering at the camp here on Saturday.
“These changes are visible in the field of development like completion of mega projects, progress on ongoing developmental works and implementation of different centrally sponsored schemes in J&K,” he added.
Expressing satisfaction over implementation of several government schemes in the district, the Union Minister said that the present dispensation is trying its best to bring Jammu and Kashmir on the glorious path of development.
“After 2014 the path of development under the leadership of the Prime Minister of India has set new records. The present government is providing banking and mobile service connectivity in every village of the country,” he said.
Referring to abundant natural assets and scenic splendor of the UT, the Union Minister said Jammu and Kashmir has huge tourism potential which can be exploited in numerous ways.
He also emphasized effective implementation of various developmental initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ and many more path breaking developmental projects undertaken by the Central Government to shape the developmental profile of J&K in a better direction.
Regarding Khelo India and Fit India initiatives, Rijiju said that various activities are being organized across J&K to inculcate moral values and promote sportsmanship among the students besides focusing on sports infrastructure development.
He also called upon the officers to make dedicated efforts towards taking the benefits of all government schemes to the targeted sections of the society.
Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, N. Kotiswar Singh elaborately explained about the legal rights besides highlighting different schemes launched by the government for the benefit of the public.
He briefed the gathering about the functions of National, State, District and Tehsil legal Services Authorities and provisions as envisaged in the Legal Services Authorities Act.
“Justice is the first deliverable to be secured for the citizens as envisaged in the preamble of the constitution, which can only be accomplished by providing the legal aid to the weaker sections of the society,” he added.
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