The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) has urged Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu to enhance the honorarium of elected panchs and sarpanchs of the Union Territory.
It also demanded clearance of pending dues worth Rs 700 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
"We serve an ultimatum the L-G to increase the honorarium of elected panchs and sarpanchs till November 25," AJKPC president Anil Sharma said on Thursday.
Sharma said the conduct of the block development council (BDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir was a "historic decision" but panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) will be fully empowered when the elected members get the "required attention".
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the successful conduct of the BDC polls.
Sharma demanded constituting of district development planning boards.
"People in the UT will not get fully empowered unless planning boards are constituted as it holds a great significance for panchayati raj institutions," he said.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app