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Make concerted efforts to ensure G20 meeting is a success, says J-K LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday asked officials to make concerted efforts to ensure that the upcoming G20 meeting here is conducted successfully. He made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the preparations for the third G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting from May 21-23. "G20 is a matter of pride for the country. We should make concerted efforts to ensure successful conduct of the G20 meeting in Srinagar," Sinha said at the meeting. He asked different departments to contribute enthusiastically to make the event memorable. The review meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, Additional Chief Secretary R K Goyal, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, special secretary and joint secretaries from the G20 Secretariat. Advisor to the LG Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and Ministry of Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh joined the meeting via video conferencing. The meeting, organised with the aim of making the upcoming event a succe

Collective efforts can eliminate cross-border narco-terrorism in J-K: Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed confidence that collective efforts will eliminate narco-terrorism unleashed by "the neighbouring country" in the Union Territory. Sinha was addressing a gathering before flagging off a marathon here to mark the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann Ki Baat" radio broadcast. The Lt Governor also hosted a special programme to celebrate the programme at the Raj Bhawan here, terming it as a "historic moment" as hundreds of eminent personalities came together to listen to Modi's "wisdom and vision that is guiding India's developmental journey". The marathon, organised by the Hindustan Scouts and Guides and the Dogra Kranti Dal, is one of 100 marathons scheduled throughout the day across the Union Territory to celebrate Modi's monthly radio broadcast. "The 100 marathons across the Union Territory will also raise awareness and strengthen action and cooperation against drug abuse and trafficking," Sinha told the

Human trafficking not limited to weaker sections of society: J&K L-G

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday described human trafficking as a challenge, besides drug smuggling and illegal arms trade, saying though it is directly linked to social and economic development, it is not limited to weaker sections of society. Speaking at an awareness programme on anti-human trafficking here, Sinha called upon the society to collectively fight the challenge. "After drug smuggling and illegal arms trade, human trafficking is a challenge before us. I hope this seminar, along with creating awareness, will also create a roadmap which will help the law enforcement agencies in stopping it," the LG said. He said that in the present times, human trafficking was not a small challenge but "an extraordinary one". "National and international criminal networks have become a part of this crime. Thousands of innocents suffer because of this. Economically weaker sections of society, women, children, migrants, and the displaced especially are unsafe when

LG Manoj Sinha expects more than 2 cr tourists to visit J&K this year

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said he expected more than two crore tourists to visit Jammu and Kashmir this year, breaking the all-time record for arrival of tourists in the Union Territory set last year. "More than 300 film shoots were done here last year and this year, we will break that record as well. Our problem is that we compete against our own records. Last year 1.88 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir and I expected more than two crore tourists to visit this year. We will establish new records and break them," Sinha told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Sinha was interacting with reporters after laying the foundation stone of first of its kind private hospital and medical college in Kashmir. "There are many hospitals and medical colleges in public sector but I think in the private sector, there was no hospital or medical college of this size. Today that vacuum has been filled and I congratulate them for setting up 1000 bed hospital and 150 .

Industrialists see investment opportunity in J&K post abrogation of Art 370

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that J&K is emerging as a vibrant, fastest growing and most attractive investment destination and renowned companies from across the country and abroad are looking forward to investing in the Union Territory. Sinha shared key initiatives of J&K administration to facilitate the MSMEs in the Union Territory at the two-day Laghu Udyog Bharati's North Zone MSME conclave and investors' meet here. "Today, the world is recognizing the all-round transformation taking place in Jammu and Kashmir. Renowned companies from across the country and abroad are looking forward to investing here", he said. Speaking at the same event, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asked potential investors to take advantage of the business-friendly environment developed for the industries. "After abrogation of Article 370, a lot of people (investors) came here. In this investors' summit, several have shown their interests. It will create a good ...

Investors must take advantage of biz-friendly environment in J&K: LG Sinha

Underscoring the important role of private sector in the growth of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked potential investors to take advantage of the business-friendly environment developed for the industries in the union territory. The LG said that two lakh MSME units have been registered in J&K since 2020 and 38,000 micro and small enterprises are run by women. "J&K is emerging as a vibrant, fastest growing and most attractive investment destination. Today, the world is recognizing the all-round transformation taking place in Jammu Kashmir. "Renowned companies from across the country and abroad are looking forward to investing here. I welcome Industry leaders to be part of this journey, Sinha said addressing the 'north zone MSME conclave & investors meet' organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati here. He said that industrial development in J&K aims to create a more inclusive, creative and sustainable society. "The UT will play an important role ..

Govt has firm resolve to address complaints in time-bound manner: L-G Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with a group of citizens who had submitted their various grievances on a dedicated portal and said there is a firm resolve to address public complaints in a time-bound manner. He said the government has taken several initiatives to develop an efficient public service delivery mechanism and it has improved ease of living of common people. "It is our firm resolve to address public complaints in a time-bound manner and speedily to bring about a change for all-round progress," he said. He said a transparent and accountable governance is ensuring that the benefits of growth reach all sections, especially the last person in queue. Interacting with the citizens, the lieutenant governor took stock of their grievances and the action taken by the deputy commissioners concerned. On the grievance of a person from Srinagar regarding environment protection and sanitation in the foothills of Shankaracharaya top, Sinha directe

PM's Panch Pran will make India a developed country by 2047: J-K L-G

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated a three-day mega event on Panch Pran' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and said these five resolves will make India a developed country by 2047. In 2047, when we celebrate 100 years of Independence, India will have the world's youngest and most skilled workforce, he said. The event is being organised by the University of Jammu in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Hindustan Samachar and Cluster University of Jammu. Talking about Amrit Kaal and Prime Minister's Panch Pran, Sinha said the five resolves -- resolve to move the country ahead as a developed India, eradicating the mentality of slavery, be proud of India's heritage and legacy, strength of unity and solidarity and duties of citizens towards the nation -- will make India a developed country by 2047. "Today we are the fifth largest economy in the world and in next 25 years, we will be a USD 26 trillion economy," he ...

LG Sinha invites leaders from UAE to become partner in J-K's development

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha invited business leaders from the United Arab Emirates to become partner in development and move together towards creating a more prosperous, equitable and vibrant Union Territory. Sinha addressed the India-UAE Investment Summit and interacted with the business delegates from the UAE and across the country at the SKICC here. Highlighting the scope for private and foreign investments in various sectors in J&K, the Lt Governor said the Union Territory has made impressive progress with structural reforms in recent years and growth trajectory makes it an attractive investment destination. "We will ensure the investors receive every kind of assistance, facilitation and support from the administration," he said. Sinha said under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has made remarkable progress towards ambitious infrastructure development programme, modernisation and expansion of airports,

Anti-encroachment drive to recover state land will continue, says LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the drive to evict illegal occupants of state land in Jammu and Kashmir will be resumed and the recovered land used to fuel industrial revolution in the Union Territory. "We took the lands. Let me make it clear that we will take back all state land. The state land must remain with the government," Sinha said at the foundation-laying ceremony of first FDI project in Jammu and Kashmir at Sempora here. The Union Territory administration launched the eviction drive in January this year but had to stop it following protests. Sinha said the retrieved land will be used for driving industrial revolution and creating facilities for people. "The big tracts of land will be given for setting up industry. The smaller plots will be used to create facilities like play fields. The small patches of land will be used as burial ground for poor people who don't even get land for last rites," the LG said. Laying the foundation stone for Mall of Srinagar b

Record growth in handicraft, handloom sector in J&K in 3 months: LG Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the handicraft and handloom sector of the Union Territory has recorded an unprecedented growth in the last three months and registered Rs 729 crore worth exports despite instability in the global market. Sinha's remarks came at a function here where he presented the Union Territory-level award to the artisans. The Lt Governor congratulated all the award winners for their commendable service to preserve and promote priceless cultural and artistic heritage. He said the administration has taken several important steps to boost handicraft and handloom sector. "We are committed to provide training, design, technology, financial and other infrastructure support that will significantly contribute to the growth of this sector and earnings of artisans," he added. Sinha said an "unprecedented" growth has been recorded in the last three months and this sector has registered Rs 729 crore worth exports despite the instability i

Property tax will be implemented in consultation with public: J&K LG Sinha

Amid outrage over the imposition of property tax, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday defended the move and said it will be implemented in consultation with the general public. Property tax will ensure financial self-sustainability of cities and improvement of public amenities, he said in a statement. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday ordered the imposition of property tax in municipal areas from April 1, drawing strong protests from people from almost all walks of life. Political parties are demanding an immediate rollback of the order. Various organisations, including the Jammu Bar Association, have threatened to intensify the agitation despite repeated assurances by the administration that property tax imposed in the union territory is the lowest in the country. As per the government notification, the tax rates will be five per cent of the taxable annual value for residential properties and six per cent for commercial ...

People buy iPhones, use Internet data, play games & yet oppose property tax

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed surprise at the criticism against the minimal property tax being imposed in the union territory when people here buy iPhones

LG assures no harm to common man in ongoing anti-encroachment drive in J-K

Amid growing concerns over the ongoing anti-encroachment drive, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has assured people that the administration will safeguard the habitants and the livelihood of the common man. He dismissed as "misinformation" the claim that the common man will be impacted in the anti-encroachment drive launched last month across Jammu and Kashmir. The drive has drawn severe criticism from almost all major political parties and also triggered protests in certain pockets. "I want to assure the people that the administration will safeguard the habitations and livelihoods of the common man. Only influential and powerful people who misused their position and violated the law to encroach upon the state land would face the law of the land," Sinha said after inaugurating Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI) here on Friday. "Only those people who have grabbed land illegally are facing eviction. I have personally directed the deputy commissioners and senior ...

G-20 meet in J-K 'message to enemies of humanity': LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the upcoming G-20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir is a "message to the enemies of humanity" and urged people of the Union territory to come forward and make it an "inclusive" event. "The G-20 meeting being held in Jammu and Kashmir in May this year is a message to the enemies of humanity who were attacking the interests of our citizens through cowardly acts of terrorism for decades," Sinha said while addressing a Republic Day function here. He said that Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, is the "life blood" of the country. Sinha said it is the guiding lamp of the civilization and "eternal sound of our social consciousness". "Jammu and Kashmir today stands tall with self-confidence, encompassing the great heritage and cultural values of the world's largest republic. Today, J&K is marching forward on the path to progress," he said. "I urge every section of the society to come forward and make the G-20 an inclusive ...

Whenever held, polls in J-K will be free and fair: LG Manoj Sinha

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday assured the people that whenever the assembly elections are held in Jammu and Kashmir, it will be conducted in free and fair manner. Sinha said he was confident that all election officials will conduct free and fair elections in future. "Whenever assembly election will be held in Jammu and Kashmir, I assure you that they will be held in free and fair manner", Sinha, who took part in the 13th national voters' day celebrations at convention centre here, said. The LG said there were two type of legislators here in Jammu and Kashmir, one was elected by people and another by "khaleef sahib" (selected one). "Now J&K has got rid of it", he said. Taking a dig at those who raked up the issue of large scale increase in the number of voters, he said some people unnecessarily tried to incite the feelings of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "The publication of electoral rolls saw increase of over 11 lakh voters. An atmosphere was being created that over 7

75,000 youth given entrepreneurship opportunity during Jan Abhiyan in J-K

Asserting that 75,000 youth were provided with entrepreneurship opportunities during the Jan-Abhiyan programme in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. The administration has taken many steps to create supportive infrastructure, schemes and policies to speed up the economic development of the Union Territory, he said and saluted the hard work of all the youth who have helped build a new Jammu and Kashmir. At a function here, Sinha said, "As many as 75,000 youths have been provided entrepreneurship opportunities during Jan Abhiyan in Jammu and Kashmir." "The administration will ensure aspirations, creativity and enterprise of every youth are realized and they are empowered. We have been steadfast in our resolve to provide self-employment opportunities to youth and last year," the LG said. On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, Sinha handed over certificates to selected youth who have availed the facility to start their own business venture. LG further

J-K LG seeks active participation of edu institutions in G20 meeting in UT

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday sought the active participation of educational institutions in the G20 meeting to be held in the Union Territory

Frame policy to identify poor and vest them with ownership rights: Lone

People's Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday said a policy should be framed to define criteria for identifying the poor and vest them with ownership rights.

J-K LG condemns twin blasts in Jammu, calls for steps to identify culprits

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday strongly condemned the twin blasts here and called for urgent steps to identify and take action against those responsible