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| Several delegations call on Lt Governor | | LG assures time bound redressal of genuine demands on merit | | 
EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Aug 22: Continuing the streak of his public outreach meetings, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met several delegations of former Ministers, ex-Legislators, delegation of All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC organization and a delegation of J&K Pahari Cultural and Welfare Forum here at the Raj Bhavan today.
Former Ministers- Sukhnandan Choudhary and Choudhary Lal Singh; former MLCs-Vikram Randhawa, Surinder Choudhary and Surinder Ambardar; besides former MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia met the Lt Governor and projected various issues of public importance.
Delegations of Chamber of Traders Federation, various Ulemas of J&K and a delegation led by former administrator Auqaf-e-Islamia, Doda Asif Jahan Gatoo also met with the Lt Governor.
Former MLC, Vikram Randhawa raised issues related to disengagement of Self Help Groups, regularization of Rehbar-e-Khel and NIS employees etc.
Another former MLC, Surinder Choudhary projected issues of Naushera and Sunderbani area pertaining to the construction of individual border bunkers to safeguard lives of the people from cross border shelling; expediting the work on Government Degree College and strengthening Power and R&B sector. He also drew Lt Governor’s attention towards the substandard quality of bunkers constructed in the area, on which the Lt Governor assured him to take the necessary action in this regard.
Former Minister, Sukhnandan Choudhary put forth various issues pertaining to the welfare of farmers’ community and employment generation for the youth.
Former MLC Surinder Ambardar submitted issues related to Kashmiri Pandits, including encroachment of their ancestral lands in Kashmir and their employment under Prime Minister’s package.
Choudhary Lal Singh discussed the issue of ban on mining activities, disbanding of Self Help Groups of Engineers, protection of heritage of Jammu and installation of a statue of Maharaja Gulab Singh among others.
The Lt Governor, while interacting with the former Ministers and former Legislators, said that the administration is focusing on 5 principles viz transparency in governance, empowering grassroots democracy, people's welfare, accelerated development and creation of employment opportunities, to bring the new era of normalcy and development in J&K.
Meanwhile, a delegation of All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organizations, JK led by Sh. RK Kalsotra submitted a memorandum of demands pertaining to welfare of the people of the SC, ST and OBC communities.
The delegation of Chambers of Traders Federation led by Neeraj Anand submitted a list of issues faced by traders and retailers lately. The Lt Governor assured the traders about the government’s efforts towards rejuvenation of trade activities in face of the Covid crisis.
Former Administrator, Auqaf-e-Islamia Doda, Asif Jahan Gatoo met with the Lt Governor and demanded that special attention be paid to prevent encroachment of Waqf properties. He also reassured the Lt Governor about helping maintain communal harmony in the region.
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