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| Omar Govt Delivering on Promises, Empowering Youth: Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: The Omar Abdullah-led government has demonstrated unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and welfare through swift implementation of its electoral promises.
This was stated by Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) while addressing a meeting of the Youth National Conference (YNC) Jammu Urban at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, Provincial President YNC Jammu.
Addressing the gathering, the senior NC leader criticized the previous BJP-led regime for grossly neglecting youth welfare, which, he asserted, led to a sharp rise in unemployment and crime rates across the region. He said the lack of a coherent vision and youth-oriented policies during the BJP’s tenure pushed the youth into a state of despair and disillusionment.
Rattan Lal Gupta highlighted that the National Conference leadership has always prioritized youth welfare, skill development, and employment generation. He emphasized that under Omar Abdullah’s visionary leadership, the government has initiated several schemes aimed at creating opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship among the youth. He highlighted that the Omar led government has initiated the process to fill 1 lakh government jobs on a fast-track basis, aiming to address the pressing issue of joblessness among the youth.
In view of the rising criminal activities, Rattan Lal Gupta emphasized that the law and order authorities should adopt proactive approach in tackling such crimes and ensuring public safety. He highlighted that about 2,900 individuals involved in drug peddling/ drug abuse have been arrested, a clear testament and alarming situation for the authorities to combating substance abuse with strong hands and safeguarding the community from harmful activities.” He demanded that rehabilitation centers should be opened in each districts for reforming the druggists.
“In just five months, the Omar Abdullah-led government has taken decisive steps to restore democratic ethos and address the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he stated. He enumerated several pro-people initiatives, including free travel for women in government-operated buses, enhanced marriage assistance for underprivileged girls (increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 for AAY families), provision of 200 units of free electricity per month for AAY households, and an increase in the ration quota from 5 kg to 10 kg per person per month for AAY beneficiaries.
Addressing the gathering Babu Rampaul former minister and Central Zone President said that Omar Led- Govt is committed to focus for resolving the problems of SC, ST and depressed sections of society.
Sajjad Shaheen MLA Banihal addressed the gathering and said that previous Govt led by BJP regime ignored the far flung areas of District Ramban especially Banihal Constituency and the people were facing great difficulties due to non availability of basic civic amenities. The Omar Led Govt focusing for the development of these undeveloped areas.
The Provincial Secretary Sheikh Bashir Ahmad asked party cadre to actively engage with the youth, understand their concerns, and work collectively towards building a prosperous future. He emphasized that the National Conference under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is actively implementing youth-centric policies aimed at creating sustainable job opportunities, enhancing educational infrastructure, and launching skill development programs to empower the younger generation.
Tejinder Pal Singh Aman in his addressed the active role of YNC in connecting with young people on the ground and conveying their aspirations to the party leadership. He asked the youth cadre to maintain their dedication and enthusiasm, strengthening the party’s presence at the grassroots level and fostering a more vibrant, engaged youth wing that plays an integral role in shaping the future of the region.
Earlier, Tejinder Pal Singh Aman nominated Mr Nitish Goswami and Dr. Vishal Parihar as Provincial Vice Presidents YNC Jammu Province . Mr Sunil Sharma as Provincial Secretary YNC Jammu Province, after approval from the Provincial President Mr Rattan Lal Gupta with the aim of strengthening the party’s organizational structure and enhancing youth participation at the gross root level. |
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