Jammu, Apr26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that during India’s G20 presidency, green, accelerated, inclusive and sustainable growth are top priorities and the world is looking at us with a hope to deal with the challenges of Covid, Climate Change and Conflict.
Addressing the National Conference on ‘India@G20’, organized by IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DICCI) to deliberate upon priorities, prospects and way forward for creating an inclusive & sustainable societytoday at the Convention Centre, the Lt Governor stressed upon synergy between developmental activities and environment conservation to ensure global prosperity and better quality of life for all.
“G20 represents 60% of the world population, accounts 85% of global GDP and 75% of global trade. I am confident that India’s G20 presidency will give new impetus to global relations and strengthen the spirit of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, he added.
The LG further observed that Ecological security will lead to economic security and strengthen our social development initiatives.
“The aspirations of humanity can be fulfilled only in the conditions of peace. And, I strongly believe, ‘Ahimsa’ deeply rooted in our great civilization, is making the world realize the futility of conflict and utility of dialogue,” said the Lt Governor.
“Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, Make In India and Digital India have provided a robust framework for rapid and sustainable growth,” he added.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a new vision to the world that climate change cannot be fought from conference tables alone but It has to be fought from the dinner tables in every home. This will pave the way for sustainable and inclusive development,” the Lt Governor said.
“India will play the most important and constructive role for climate future and shape the action plan for mitigation, adaptation and environmental management systems. India will guide the world towards achieving the goal of environmentally sustainable development,” he said.
The Lt Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, India has given a new social model to the world for equitable development.
The Lt Governor also underscored the important role of premier institutions like IIM, IIT & AIIMS and the youth to provide future solutions to humanity.
He further emphasized on exchange of best practices and increased cooperation between the countries for Digitally Empowered Society and Knowledge-based Economy.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary also shared his views and highlighted the efforts to fulfil India’s G20 goals.
Dr. Milind Kamble Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu; Dr. Sharad Saraf, Chairman, BoG, IIT Jammu; Prof YK Gupta, President AIIMs Jammu; Prof BS Sahay, Director IIM Jammu; Prof Shakti Gupta, Executive Director, AIIMS Jammu; Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu, besides delegates from across the country, prominent citizens and students were preseent.
Check power theft, ensure energy security: LG directs PDD officials
Seeking a detailed report on the ongoing power sector projects and schemes such as installation of pre-paid meters, the Lieutenant Governor directed the officers to analyse all the issues such as manpower augmentation and rationalisation to provide better power services to the people of J&K.
Chairing a meeting of Power Development Department to review power situation during the upcoming summer months, today at Civil Secretariat, the Lieutenant Governor discussed the various aspects to meet the high electricity demand and a multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate availability of power and alsodirected the officers to strictly implement the decisions taken in the earlier meetings to meet any peak demand and proactive actions for robust power distribution and transmission system.
Stressing on launching campaign againstelectricity theft, the Lt Governorsaid cases of theft should be tackled on priority since it is an important aspect to ensure energy security to all.He further instructed to complete the augmentation and upgradation work of Grid stations on a war footing.
Meanwhile, a PowerPoint presentation was given by Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department on actions taken on the directions during the previous review meeting.
The Lt Governor also launched Real-Time Data acquisition system (RT-DAS). The system would provide real-time access to performance parameters pertaining to different feeders besides other benefits.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary;. H. Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department along with other senior officials attended the meeting.
