Jammu, Feb 19: Urging the youth to utilize the maximum benefits of the Government schemes like Mission Youth, Rural Livelihood Mission to realize their full potential and make their dreams a reality, Lieutenant GovernorManoj Sinha in this month’s ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ highlighted the successful conduct of the third Khelo India National Winter Games.
“Sport can bring about positive transformation and recently concluded Khelo India National Winter Games at Gulmarg have shown that 25 states were playing as one team and they push forward the growth of winter sports in the country,” said the Lt Governor.
Congratulatingthe players from Jammu and Kashmir for their excellent performance in the winter games, the Lt Governor shared the inspirational and exemplary success stories of women and young achievers of J&K UT.
“The International Women’s Day next month will provide an opportunity to the society to celebrate women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and ensure women’s rights in every sphere. Let us come together and salute the spirit of Nari Shakti,” said the Lt Governor.
Lauding the grit and determination of Kritika Khanna of Jammu, the first female para rower of India, the Lt Governor said, she is a true champion, unstoppable as an athlete and an inspiration to others.
The Lt Governor made a special mention of Sonika Sharma from Kathua and called her the iconic manifestation of successful women entrepreneurs. Her successful dairy business is inspiring budding female entrepreneurs across the UT, he added.
Masrat Jan’s career is full of opportunities, challenges and success. Her determination to set up diagnostic lab while battling through odds reflects her strong belief in Nari Shakti, the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor lauded the efforts of Zamrooda Ali for reviving traditional craft. Zamrooda Ali has emerged as a successful entrepreneur and working as a master artisan. She has set up a crewel embroidery training center at her home in Badamwari, Srinagar,
Sharing the hardwork and determination of Ms Parveen Sangral from Samba for dedicating her life to charity and humanitarian work, the Lt Governor said Ms Parveen, through her NGO, Muskaan Foundation, is helping people from all walks of life and transforming the lives of those in need.
Sandeep Razdan and Ajay Sharma from Kathua with their e-commerce venture under Aroma Mission have emerged as the new age entrepreneurs by harnessing the government support and complementing it with their inventiveness, observed the Lt Governor.
Stressing that convergence of schemes can improve livelihood security, the Lt Governor shared the success story of Puneet Sharma from Nowshera who benefitted from inter-sectoral approaches of Rajouri district administration to set up milk processing unit in rural areas. Such synergies will enable youth entrepreneurs & facilitate sustainable development, he said.
The Lt Governor shared the suggestions of Rohit Khajuria from Billawar; Shopian’s Mudasir Farooq Mir and Ovais Karni from Anantnag regarding an integrated policy of postings, development of apple village, reforms in government schools and government intervention on hand-holding of NGOs working in the field of social welfare.
He also shared inputs of Ishaan Gupta from Hiranagar, Kathua for the promotion of the new age concept ‘food trucks’ in Jammu Kashmir for young entrepreneurs; Manzoor Ahmad from Srinagar on the eco-conservation, restoration and preservation of Gilsar-Khushalsar and other lake ecosystems in the Valley and Sushant Sambyal & Gaurav Salathia from Samba who recommended various ways for the maintenance of ‘vertical gardens’ under the Smart City Mission.
The Lt Governor asked the concerned departments and officers to convert the valuable suggestions into action. The active participation of the individual and the community can accelerate socio-economic growth. Our collective effort can help the society to prosper, the Lt Governor said.
Will forever be grateful to our bravehearts and their families, says LG
Appreciating the Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association for doing exceptional work in promoting welfare measures for police jawans and their families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the nation will forever be grateful to the Bravehearts and their families who made supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
“We will forever be grateful to our Bravehearts and their families who made supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty and integrity of the country, “ said the Lt Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking after inaugurating the 33rd Police-Public Mela at Gulshan Ground here .
The LG said, the Police-Public Mela has emerged as a powerful platform for police officers & public to interact and celebrate the shared heritage.
He also paid tributes to the martyrs of Jammu Kashmir Police who sacrificed their lives to serving and protecting the nation.
Later, the LG went around the stalls put up by various Police establishments, Districts, JKRLM and also interacted with the police families.
Dilbag Singh, DGP and Dr Rubinder Kaur, Chairperson PWWA briefed the Lt Governor about the extensive arrangements made for the Police-Public Mela and the activities undertaken for the welfare of families of J&K Police personnel.
Banking industry needs to act as catalyst for growth of agri & allied sector: LG
Assuring all the assistance to farmers and adequate funds for the revival of cooperative banks in the Union Territory, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday exhorted the banking sector to play a lead role in realising the dream of accelerated development of Agriculture & allied sectors.
Addressing a seminar on ‘Financing the Future of Agriculture’ here, Sinha exhorted the banking sector to play a lead role in realising the dream of accelerated development of Agriculture and allied sector.
“We will provide all assistance to farmers and adequate funds for the revival of cooperative banks,” he said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the banking industry needs to serve the small & marginal farmers, youth and women agripreneurs and act as catalyst for growth.
“In the first budget of Amrit Kaal, Prime Minister and Finance Minister has shown the way for inclusive development & empowering every section of society with the vision of “Vanchito ko Variyata” and giving priority to the Agriculture sector,” said the Lt Governor.
Agriculture Accelerator Fund envisaged in this year’s budget, will encourage agri-startups in rural areas. It will provide entrepreneurial opportunities to local youth and affordable solutions to tackle challenges in agriculture sector. The agriculture credit target has been increased to Rs. 20 lakh crore with focus on animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries, he added.
Highlighting the transformation in the agriculture sector, the Lt Governor said the progressive reforms introduced by the administration in the last three years are paying the dividends to the farmers.
The Amrit Kaal provides us an opportunity to transform the agriculture sector and also protect the farmers from effects of unpredictable market, climate change and loss of biodiversity, he observed.
The Lt Governor said projects under holistic development of agriculture and allied sector being implemented in J&K is one amongst the few major long-term and groundbreaking interventions in the agricultural horizon of the country.
“The revolutionary projects worth Rs 5,013 crore for holistic development of agriculture and allied sector will provide practical solutions to meet the future challenges, accelerate the growth momentum and usher in a new era of farmer prosperity and rural livelihood security in J&K,” he said.
He said the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors will develop a strong ecosystem of agriculture entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir and create jobs in the sectors.
“It will cross the Rs 30,000 crore mark in the 4th year,” he noted.
The Lt Governor emphasized on streamlining the institutional credit flow to the farmers. “J&K has its share of challenges of geo-climatic conditions which are mostly affecting small and marginal farmers. The onus lies on all banks to connect these farmers with the banking system,” he said.
He said the banking institutions are the most important support system to ensure maximum institutional credit reaches the farmers, especially in unbanked villages.
“Promoting institutional credit in the agriculture sector will be a game changer in strengthening the agriculture economy and realizing the goal of inclusive and balanced development. Credit access for tenant, small and medium farmers must be ensured,” he said.
The Lt Governor further underscored the significant role of the regional rural banks in credit flow and extension of credit facilities to every farmer.
In the last 8 years, credit by the commercial banks has been doubled. Still, we have to increase the credit flow and ensure equal disbursement of institutional credit and identify the areas which are facing inequality, observed the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor asked the Banks to work in a planned manner and ensure time bound saturation of KCC for all farmers associated with agriculture & allied activities. He further asked the J&K Bank to organize a programme to honour the women associated with agriculture & allied sector.
The banking industry needs to serve the small & marginal farmers, youth and women agripreneurs and act as catalyst for growth. It must be ensured that every woman who wants to become agripreneur should receive hassle-free financial assistance, said the Lt Governor.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lt Governor; Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Dr Ashok Dalwai, CEO, National Rainfed Area Authority; Ms Yasha Mudgal, Commissioner/Secretary Cooperatives Department; Sh Kamal P Patnaik, Regional Director RBI; Sh Baldev Prakash, MD & CEO J&K Bank; Dr Ajay Kumar Sood, CGM NABARD Jammu, and members of Kissan Advisory Board present on the occasion also shared their views on the role of financial institutions in Agriculture sector.
