Jammu, May 24 (PTI) Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar on Tuesday said that ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ is the main mantra of present dispensation towards ensuring holistic development of all regions of the country with emphasis on unattended parts.
The minister of state for Power and Heavy Industries said Jammu and Kashmir has a special place in the heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“The central government has put an end to corruption ensuring a more responsive and accountable governance to people at door steps. Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas is its main mantra towards ensuring holistic development of all regions of the country with emphasis on unattended parts,” he said.
Gurjar concluded his two-day tour of Samba district with e-inauguration of several mega development projects besides attending a Public Outreach Programme at Jakh village of Vijaypur.
The projects inaugurated included 4 km road in Papad Avtara constructed at a cost of Rs 173.48 lakh, up gradation of PMGSY road in Taloor costing Rs 129.80 lakh, Water Supply Schemes at Smailpur, Kartholi, Rajinderpura, Lower Birpur and Gurha Salthia commissioned under Jal Jeevan Mission involving an amount of Rs 1029.53 lakh, an official spokesman said.
“Hitherto neglected regions in J&K are now experiencing a new era of growth and development with the launch of several initiatives like establishment of AIIMS, IITs, enhanced road and Railway networks, ‘Har Ghar Nal, Nal Main Jal’, 24 hour electricity among others ” the minister said.
Responding to issues and concerns raised by the people of the district, he assured that all these grievances and demands will be taken up at the appropriate forum for an early redressal.
Earlier, the minister distributed assistive aids including hearing aids and wheelchairs among the Social Welfare Department beneficiaries besides giving away sanctioned loan amount to beneficiaries of various employment generation schemes.
Gurjar also inspected stalls established by different departments to raise awareness among people about various government schemes and programmes meant for their socio-economic emancipation.
He appreciated the efforts of the administration in creating widespread awareness about the schemes.
He also exhorted upon the public to reap benefits under various government sponsored schemes including PMAY, Jan Dhan Yojana, Social Security Schemes, Financial inclusion schemes, employment generation schemes and others. PTI TAS RCJ
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