Srinagar, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said that if anyone has a problem with the JKSSB examinations. They must provide proof of irregularities, and we will conduct an open investigation to determine whether or not there is a scam involved. We will cancel the whole recruiting process, and the offenders will be punished in accordance with the law, he stated.
Addressing the gathering,, the LG Sinha said those who recruited families of terrorists are questioning scam in exams. They have no right to question it. They have recruited one lakh people through backdoor entries and they have no role in it, he said.
“I promise that recruitment will be based on the merit and in a transparent manner. Time has gone when jobs were being sold on the shops and people were selected on the basis on recommendations. I want to tell youth to trust me that if there is anything fishy, bring that to my notice. We will take action against them and scammers will not be spared anymore,” LG Sinha said.
He also said that those who have already destroyed the entire ecosystem are deliberately trying derail the recruitment process and playing with the dreams of youth.. Even those were employed who never attended the office and increased the problems, Lt. Governor said.
“I want to tell youth that there is no need to hold candle marches and don’t fall trap to those elements who destroyed your dreams. They looted land, jobs and everything and now they are provoking youth. I want to tell youth that you remain satisfied that there was no deceit in recruitment and nor will it be entertained,” he said.
LG Sinha said that previously there were some complaints against recruitment and prompt action was taken against them. The examinations were cancelled and case was handed over to CBI, he said.
“In my opinion, CBI is one among the leading investigation agency in entire country. JKSSB Scam was handed over them and they have also made some arrests in the case. Investigation is being done in fair way and assure you that anyone who is most powerful and influential people will be punished under the law of the land,” LG said.
He said on the fairway, company was appointed to conduct the exams and for which some youth have objections. “ I want to say that there has been a deliberate attempt to disrupt the recruitment drive.”
“ In the past three years, we have provided 30,000 government jobs and in year 2023, we are planning to recruit around 12000 people,” he said. The Lt Governor said the recent fast-track recruitment process by the Public Service Commission is an example of the transparent system. Within three hours of the interview of the last candidate, the results were declared. Such transparency is unheard of in any other region of the country, he added.
LG Sinha said after final candidate’s interview in Jammu and Kashmir Selection Commission (JKPSC) was held, results were declared after the gap of 3 hours. Not only Jammu and Kashmir but it was first time in the country that results were declared, he said.
Saying that the Jammu city is emerging as one of the best cities of the country, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhainaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth more than Rs 155 Cr under Jammu Smart City today.
Dedicating the projects to the public, the Lt Governor said, it is a historic day for Jammu and provides a significant opportunity to ensure that the City of Temples is ecologically sustainable, economically productive and socially equitable.
“New projects are part of our systematic effort to improve quality of life, create smart economy by fostering productivity and improved city services,” the Lt Governor observed.
The Lt Governor said, the Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC), as a nerve centre of civic operations, will bring together all different departments to manage the city’s utilities, civic services. ICCC will ensure quick response in the time of emergency, he added.
“Intelligent Traffic Management System equipped with latest traffic technology will make the city traffic safer and more efficient. The technological solutions will improve integrated and networked mobility, increase road safety and congestion-free traffic flows on busy routes, “ the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor highlighted the efforts made in the last three years to establish a citizen-centric system in J&K.
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi , the modern infrastructure has improved access to government services. Our aim is to develop future-ready cities and ensure ease of living and ease of doing business, said the Lt Governor.
“Citizens are the heart of the city. Greater attention should be paid to the participatory approach to urban development. Each one of us has to discharge our responsibilities & contribute in protecting the civic amenities and preserving our heritage,” the Lt Governor observed.
The Lt Governor also distributed QR Based Digital Number plates to the residents of Jammu.
Unique digital IDs for residential and commercial properties will help in delivering efficient services in a sustainable manner, said the Lt Governor.
The projects inaugurated today by the Lt Governor also include various projects of Jammu Municipal Corporation under the AMRUT scheme worth Rs 23.83 Cr and construction/improvement of drains & nallahs under Languishing at a cost of Rs 7 Cr. These projects will improve the drainage system of Rajeev Nagar, Sundar Nagar, TrikutaNagar, Nanak Nagar & other areas and benefit the lakhs of citizens. The Lt Governor also laid the foundation stone for a parking facility at Town Hall, JMC.
H Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department and Rahul Yadav, Commissioner JMC gave a detailed briefing on the projects.
Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Baldev Singh Billawaria, Deputy Mayor JMC; ULB representatives; senior officials and prominent citizens were present on the occasion.
JK admin enhances ex-gratia of CAPF martyrs
The Administrative Council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha approved enhancement of ex-gratia to next of kin of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) personnel who attain martyrdom in the line of duty.
Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari were present at the meeting.
According to the decision, CAPF personnel from Jammu and Kashmir who attain martyrdom in the line of duty, within or outside the territorial jurisdiction of Jammu and Kashmir, will receive ex-gratia equivalent to that provided to the martyrs of defence personnel. The decision demonstrates the UT administration’s commitment to supporting the NoKs of security forces who make the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation.
As per the decision, the NoKs of martyred CAPF personnel will now receive Rs 25 lakh as ex-gratia , a substantial increase from the previous amount of Rs 5 lakh.
