Jammu- Asserting that his administration’s top priority is safety of Kashmiri Pandits, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed hope that the day is not far when the displaced community will return to their homes in Kashmir with honour.
“Jammu Kashmir Government always stands by you. Your safety is our top priority and we are taking all possible measures to ensure that. This is the commitment of the Government of India and Prime Minister,” the LG said.
He made these remarks while addressing a gathering of KPs at the 3-day long Mahashivratri Mahotsav organised at Jagti Colony and Migrant Camp, Buta Nagar here on Thursday.
“You have suffered a lot for three long decades. I pray that the day will come when you return to your homes with honour. I hope with your return Kashmir will find its lost glory,” he added.
Addressing the gathering, the LG said that keeping in view Mahashivratri festival, full salaries of all PM package & other minority community employees who have resumed their duties in Kashmir have been released.
He also highlighted the initiatives of the administration for extension of seamless public service delivery to Kashmiri Pandit community at their doorsteps.
“All the issues of the Migrant Kashmiri Pandit community are being taken up for their resolution with utmost sensitivity,” Sinha said.
“Special Governance Camp is a testimony to our commitment for welfare of Kashmiri Pandit Community. The Department of Relief and Rehabilitation and other line departments are ensuring 100% saturation of the benefits of all social security schemes, entrepreneurship development schemes and skilling programs,” he added.
Urging the community members to avail the benefits of the special camps, the LG said that his administration is always ready to help them resolve all the genuine issues.
“Continuous efforts are being made to ensure that your problems & grievances are resolved promptly and effectively,” he said.
The LG also shared the progress of construction of housing units for PM Package employees in Kashmir.
“Earlier, it was difficult to get land for construction of 6000 dwellings but now land has been identified and except for two sites, the work is in full swing. 1200 dwellings will be handed over by April and by December more than 2500 dwellings will be handed over,” he added.
Earlier, the LG extended greetings of Mahashivratri to KPs and said the festival is the celebration of Kashmiri culture & the spiritual-cultural heritage of the country.
“It is the symbol of our ancient values and ethos. Kashmiri Pandit brothers & sisters living in different parts of the country & the world have kept this tradition alive,” he said.
“Mahashivratri or Herath is the most important festival of Kashmiri Pandits & festivity has been aptly named ‘Waliv Samav- Let’s Come Together’ to celebrate & seek divine blessings of Lord Shiva. This is a welcome step by the Relief and Rehabilitation department,” he added.
Our festivals, Sinha said, are also the source of self-awakening.
“I pray to Lord Shiva for the happiness, prosperity, good health and well-being of all,” he added.
Beneficiaries identified for various schemes during Special Governance Camp on 4th February were also handed over aids and authority letters on the occasion.
In order to facilitate KP community in camps & non-camp areas, the relief organisation has brought together 20 Line Departments for the Mahashivratri Mahotsav.
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