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Early Times Report
PALMAR (KISHTWAR), May 3: Minister of State for I&C and Home, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, has said that the Government is actively promoting setting up of self-employment ventures for absorption of skilled youth in the industrial sector.
The Minister said this while addressing a large gathering at Palmar here Thursday.
Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Pradeep Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Mohammad Saleem, SP Kishtwar, Kulbir Singh and a team of senior officers from Industries & Commerce Department accompanied the Minister.
Immediately after reaching here, the Minister took stock of damage caused by the earthquake that hit erstwhile Doda-Himachal belt on Tuesday. He asked the Deputy Commissioner to immediately carry out the survey to assess the actual damage to the property so that the affected people are compensated.
Later, interacting with the residents, the Minister reiterated government’s commitment to create job avenues for youth in the industrial sector. “Our youth should not only be after Government jobs but also explore possibilities of employment in industrial and tourism sector,” he said.
The Minister directed the officers of Handloom Department to adopt cluster approach for promoting making of Kishtwari blanket. “We need to popularize this great art of making blankets by adopting new techniques,” he said, adding that the Handloom Development Corporation will step in to market the product.
On the occasion, Kichloo announced setting up of 4 cutting and tailoring centres, sheep centre and ambulance for Razna in Palmar. “We will soon sanction a fire station, provide solar lights and cookers and smokeless chulas for the people of this remote area,” he said.
The Minister also gave Rs. 10,000/- to Government School Palmar for undertaking a weekend students’ excursion.
Later, the people present a charter of demands before the Minister which included construction of bridge, setting up of PHC & Veterinary Centres, helipad for greater accessibility, tourism infrastructure and Fisheries Pond in Palmar for benefit of general masses. They also raised the demand for separate Niabat to cater to a population of nearly 20,000 people. |
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