Art 370 abrogation heralded new era of development in J&K: Kiren Rijiju
Jammu/UNI: Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the abrogation of Article 370 has heralded a new era of unprecedented growth and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Rapid growth and development taking place in the Union Territory are clearly visible which is being appreciated by one and all,” Rijiju said while addressing the gathering at the public outreach cum mega legal awareness camp during an extensive tour of Udhampur district.
“These changes are visible in the field of development like completion of mega projects, progress on ongoing developmental works and implementation of different centrally sponsored schemes in J&K,” he said.
Now, all welfare schemes launched by Union Government are directly reaching to all the needy people in Jammu and Kashmir. The common people are showering their blessings to hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BI0dMtyf5x
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 8, 2023
The Law Minister said the present dispensation is trying its best to bring Jammu and Kashmir on the glorious path of development.
The Union Minister expressed satisfaction over the implementation of several government schemes in the district and appreciated the efforts of the district administration as well as various departments for the effective implementation of government schemes on the ground.
After 2014 the path of development under the leadership of the Prime Minister of India has set new records, he said and added, “The present government is providing banking and mobile service connectivity in every village of the country.”
Referring to the abundant natural assets and scenic splendour of the UT, the Union Minister said, “Jammu and Kashmir have huge tourism potential which can be exploited in numerous ways.”
He emphasized the effective implementation of various developmental initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ and many more path-breaking developmental projects undertaken by the Central Government to shape the developmental profile of J&K in a better direction.
He briefed the gathering about the functions of National, State, District and Tehsil Legal Services Authorities and provisions as envisaged in the Legal Services Authorities Act.
The Union Minister along with the Chief Justice inspected the stalls and also interacted with the staff members and beneficiaries of various schemes.
Thanks to Chief Justice and Judges of High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Judicial Officers and Senior Officials of the UT of J&K for the proactive roles in making the Legal Services Camp successful. Justice at the doorsteps of the people. pic.twitter.com/UPRePsitHF
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 8, 2023
He had a detailed review of the implementation of schemes on the ground and besides seeking feedback from the beneficiaries.
Later, the Union Minister distributed sports kits under Khelo India, sanction letters under PMEGP, financial assistance, sanction letters under Tejaswini and Mumkin Scheme, wheelchairs, and hearing aids under ADIP.
He also handed over Power Tiller Machines under farm mechanization Capex budget UT sector among the beneficiaries.
