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| Last two years were momentous, claims Azad | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Jan 25
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today once again enlisted his achievements on development and transparent administration which he claimed has been remarkable in ever since he took over.
In his address, to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Republic Day, the Chief Minister said that the last two years were revolutionary in so far as infrastructure development in the State was concerned, adding that the areas, neglected for decades, tasted for the first time, the fruits of development. He said during this period a new work culture was born and nurtured in J&K, resulting in the completion of even mega projects, like the Haj House in Srinagar, on time. He said the sectors of education, health, roads, drinking water and power witnessed a phenomenal progress in terms of infrastructure building and up-gradation.
Recalling that on taking over as the Chief Minister two years ago, he had set out a goal of providing clean, transparent and corruption-free dispensation to the people of the State, Mr. Azad said that he was focused on this objective and appreciated people's support to his war against corruption. He said a carrot and stick policy was adopted to encourage the honest and upright government employees and punish the corrupt. He said the Accountability Commission and the Vigilance Organisation were strengthened to reinforce the monitoring and punishment apparatus even as the administration was made accountable.
"I have been pointing out that the target of peace and progress can be reached through overall development and that is why the efforts of my government are concentrated on economic reconstruction and extending basic facilities to people's doorsteps", the Chief Minister said.
The Chief Minister said that his aim was to see Jammu & Kashmir among the most developed states of the country. He said this objective demanded hard work and sustained toil to realize and called upon the people of the State to make their contribution to fulfilling his mission.
"I seek your hand in transforming the darkness of poverty and ignorance into the light of progress and prosperity", Mr. Azad asked people and hoped that the State would soon attain new heights of development.
The Chief Minister made a special mention of the liberal assistance provided by the central government to J&K for meeting its development needs and expanding public utility services. He said whether it was the PM's special economic package or the Planning Commission conceding the demand of the State government for enhanced plan allocation, the union government headed by Dr. Manmohan Singh had made funds available in keeping with the special requirements of Jammu & Kashmir. He referred to the stepping up of the State's annual plan by Rs. 500 crore, making it Rs. 4500 crore for the next fiscal. He noted with satisfaction that the per capita income in the State had registered an increase by Rs. 5000 and the development investment by Rs. 4000 during the past five years. |
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