This state announced an ex-gratia of ₹ 25 lakh for the next of kin of soldiers killed in duty

“Our security forces personnel have sacrificed their lives protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and this decision will end the discriminatory policy towards martyrs,” the Lt Governor said.

Additionally, he made major announcements and shared the government’s perspective on various developmental and administrative issues.

Speaking on the issue of withdrawal of posts sent to PSC/SSB before October 31, 2019, the Lt Governor said that only those posts where selection has not been made and result has not been declared, have been withdrawn.

In some cases there are referred posts which have been stuck since 2004. Now the recruitment rules, reservation laws have been changed. Some posts were also transferred to the Union Territory of Ladakh. Hence it was necessary to withdraw these posts to ensure transparent and merit based recruitments.

Further, he assured that these posts would be advertised afresh within two months for recruitment on fast track basis.

The Lt Governor also announced one-time relaxation to the candidates who had already applied for the withdrawn posts. This will ensure equal opportunity for all.

We have ensured free, fair and merit based selection in the recruitment process. He said that 3000 pending Class IV posts would be filled up on merit basis within two months.

The Lt Governor asked the candidates not to be misled. We are sensitive to the concerns of our people, our youth. The Lt Governor said that they can reach my office, or the office of any senior officer and their issues will be resolved on merit.

The Lt Governor warned against miscreants trying to give a different color to the anti-encroachment drive and reiterated the commitment of the UT government to protect the interests of tribal communities.

The government has been working dedicatedly for the welfare of the neglected tribal communities for the past seven decades. The implementation of Forest Rights Act, individual and community rights certificates, transit accommodation, scholarships to tribal students etc. have brought a new dawn in their lives and we are making every effort to bring the tribal community into the mainstream. We are extending best education and medical facilities to the youth of tribal communities apart from providing permanent employment opportunities.”

that she said Rs 73 crore has been allocated for Cluster Tribal Model Village. The salary of seasonal teachers has been increased from from 4000 10000. In addition, 500 tribal youths have been selected for special skill development programs and more such youth will be exposed to the skills required for modern industries.

Besides this, 100 smart schools have already been started and 100 more will be dedicated to the tribal community students soon, he added.

On the Government’s efforts to promote industries and business sectors in the Union Territory, the Lt Governor said that global investors are eager to invest in J&K.

Since independence, Jammu and Kashmir had got very little 14,000 crore investment, and now the new industrial development plan aims to exceed 70,000 crore investment in the Union Territory, the Lt Governor said.

He observed that e-tendering and transparency has accelerated the implementation of the project in the Union Territory. Now, we are looking at completing around 45,000 projects in 2021-22, which is three times more than the projects completed in previous years.

Around 770 million revenue record pages are now in the public domain through the ‘Aapki Zameen Aapke Surveillance’ initiative.

“The land passbook will be available in three languages- Hindi, Urdu and English so that people can get the required information easily. We have also changed the land use policy to empower the farmers. 180 services have been made online, which can be accessed through this. A feedback system is also being added. We are also creating a mechanism to regularly assess the performance of the employees to ensure good governance,” the Lt Governor said.

Speaking on the tourism sector and other recent initiatives of the Government, the Lt Governor said that the Union Territory has emerged as a leader in the tourism sector in the last two and a half years. The Rural Home Stay in association with OYO Group, which was recently launched in Pahalgam, will help in building a tourist infrastructure of world standards in rural Jammu and Kashmir.

The LG said that the J&K government has entered into an agreement with New Zealand G2G for improving remuneration of farmers, transfer of technology in research and development as well as marketing and value addition of J&K sheep products.

“We have also launched a first of its kind QR code based mechanism for authentication and labeling of handmade carpets of Jammu and Kashmir. The new policies and decisions of the government will take the carpet exports of Jammu and Kashmir as well. Will cross 1000 crores more in 3 years 2000 crores in 5 years from now,” he said.

To bring laurels to the Union Territory and for the budding sportspersons, we have launched J&K Sports Policy-2022, which focuses on creating world class infrastructure, coaching and various opportunities for growth in sports. It also provides government jobs and cash rewards up to 10,000 The Lieutenant Governor further said that one crore for the extraordinary achievements of the players.

Responding to a question on the government’s strategy for reopening schools and colleges in the Union Territory, the Lt Governor said that the pandemic situation has improved and we will continue to reopen the schools and colleges while ensuring full compliance. moving forward. SOP.

The Lt Governor lauded the doctors, health workers, paramedics, health department, district administration and the people of J&K for their efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Appreciating the hard work and dedication of ASHA workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination drive, the Lt Governor announced 1000 per month incentive amount for 3 months to all 12,789 ASHA workers.

Replying to a question on the delimitation process, the Lt Governor expressed his full faith in the Election Commission and said that the Commission would do the right thing.

The Lt Governor said that we have been successful in destroying the ecosystem of terrorism. Every citizen should respect the Indian Constitution and the National Flag.