Srinagar- Mounting a fresh attack on Pakistan, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that Jammu and Kashmir used to be a “hotspot of terrorists”, but now it is known as a hub of tourism and development activities as shutdowns are a thing of the past and every day is normal now.
“Jammu and Kashmir used to be the hotspot of terrorists, but now it is known as a hotspot of tourism and developmental activities. The schools and colleges used to remain shut on the strikes called by the neighbouring country and the students did not get an opportunity to study. But, now those days are over,” Sinha said addressing a function here.
He said Kashmir would witness shutdowns for almost half of the year, and ‘hartal calendars’ would be issued, but now those days are a thing of past and life was normal throughout the year.
“Everyone knows that there used to be 150 days of hartals a year. Every year, on January 1, a hartal calendar used to be issued. But, now, life is normal all 365 days. We have tried, and have been successful in keeping the businesses, schools, colleges, and universities functioning normally here,” he added.
The LG said the youth, who are the future of Union Territory and the country, should get education in a good environment so that they lead the country in the future.
“But, peace and calm is important for that. Everyone should keep this in mind that without peace, development and progress is not possible in J&K,” he said.
Referring to the increase in the influx of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha said while 1.88 crore tourists visited the Union Territory last year, the number will cross the two-crore mark this year.
Women, Youth Architects Of J&K: LG
Terming women and youth as the architects of Jammu and Kashmir’s strong and glorious future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Territory was undergoing rapid transformation and stands proudly on development parameters tall and full of self-confidence.
“Jammu Kashmir stands proudly on development parameters tall and full of self-confidence. Benefits of development are reaching to all sections of society and they are fully participating in the progress of the nation,” Sinha said.
He made these remarks while addressing valedictory function of Multimedia Exhibition, organized by Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Sri Pratap Higher Secondary School here on Friday.
The LG said that the strength of youth, women & farmers and aspiration of the society are taking J&K to new heights.
“Together, we have to create viksit Jammu Kashmir in Amrit Kaal and it should be our collective responsibility to ensure every city & village aims higher and realizes their aspirations,” he said.
“Women and Youth are the architects of J&K’s strong and glorious future. The recent reforms and initiatives have brought new momentum to schemes aimed at their empowerment and abundant opportunities for entrepreneurship for a new socio-economic revolution,” he added.
Addressing the youth, the LG said the revolutionary National Education Policy, (NEP) under the guidance of Prime Minister has the potential to change the future of the country.
He also shared the progress achieved in various sectors and the saturation of centrally sponsored and UT sector schemes.
“Due to the strenuous efforts of Prime Minister, we will be able to achieve success in providing tap water to every household under ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ by the end of this financial year,” Sinha said.
Earlier, the LG shared India’s unprecedented growth journey and appreciated the endeavour of the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) for organizing 5-day long exhibition highlighting Nine years of ‘Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan’.
“In the past 9 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has transformed into an economic powerhouse and a model of inclusive development for the world,” he said.
He further added that the last nine years have been dedicated to inclusive, progressive and sustainable development to create equity and opportunity for all the citizens.
“Country is witnessing fastest development of infrastructure, empowerment of marginalized and emergence of a self-reliant and aspirational society,” he said.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister, India has emerged as a key driver of global growth and the countries from both North and South are looking at us with admiration and hope. India has not only regained the past glory but it is also offering new hope, new aspiration to the world,” he added.
The LG said that the empowerment of all sections of the society and new revolutions in every sector reflects golden period of country’s growth and prosperity of the people.
Rajinder Choudhry, Additional Director General PIB, Chandigarh; senior officers of Civil Administration, Police and Central Bureau of Communication, teachers, students and youth in large numbers were present.
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