| Centre committed to protect rights, land of J&K people: Nityanand Rai | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 22: The Centre is committed to protect the rights and the land of Jammu and Kashmir''s people, Union Minister NityanandRai asserted on Wednesday, saying secularism is a unique strength of the country and it should be strengthened. The Union minister of state for home, who is visiting the Union Territory as part of a government outreach programme, was addressing a public meeting in Budgam, around 12 km from here. Rai said Jammu and Kashmir''s development is a priority for the central government and the present dispensation is committed to protect the rights and the land of the people, according to an official release. Secularism is a unique strength of the country, he said, adding that all the citizens have the responsibility to strengthen it.
Jammu and Kashmir''s socio-economic development is the focal point and special focus will be given on industrialisation to open up new employment opportunities for the newly-formed Union Territory''s youth, Rai said.
Focus will also be on improving the education sector, the minister said, adding that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be provided access and development on par with other states. |
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