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| Omar for comprehensive development of artisans | | Takes brief on traffic signal system in Srinagar, Jammu cities | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Oct 24:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday called for coordinated approach by various government departments to ensure holistic development of artisans in the State. Chairing a high level meeting here to discuss the issues relating to the cluster development of artisan basties, the Chief Minister directed for constitution of a Committee to be headed by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir to implement a comprehensive strategy in this regard.
Omar Abdullah said that the welfare of artisans is related to the welfare of the economic aspect of the State stressing on focused attention on the subject. He said the pilot project for the development of artisan clusters should be put in place as early as possible. “All the departments concerned should collectively formulate the requisite plan in this direction”, he said emphasizing on its timeline implementation. Taking brief on the issue of water transport, the Chief Minister said that the idea needs to be translated into reality as early as possible.
He said river Jehlum in Srinagar possesses good potential for this kind of transport activity. He said launch of water transport in Srinagar city would relieve pressure on surface transport to a greater extent and providing added facilities to the general public and tourists to move around in the city.
Chief Minister was also briefed about the Radio Taxi scheme prepared by the Transport Department for the twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The scheme would make transport quick, efficient and comfortable for the commuters and the tourists. There will be a communication network and a control room to govern the system and make it viable. Omar Abdullah directed for placing the scheme on public domain for two weeks to get public response before final notification in this regard is issued.
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