Hon`ble Chairman Estimate committee Sh.G.M.Saroori Grilled NHPC & Power Developmet Deptt.

Jammu:- In todays meeting of estimate committee worthy Chairman estimate committee Sh.G.M.Saroori grilled NHPC for its back tracking from the agreement which envisaged NHPC for creation of Indira Park and sewrage/ drainage facilities for Kishtwar town. The worthy chairman estimate committee Sh.G.M.Saroori asked NHPC authorities that the corporation is getting 3 crore/day profit from the Dul Hasti hydro electric power project but till date sewrage/drainage facility to Kishtwar town & creation of indira park remains a reverie for the people of Kishtwar.Hon`ble chairman asked the NHPC authorities to submit the reply of these long pending problems with in 15 days which has led to the ecological degradation.

Hon`ble chairman estimate committee also grilled PDD for keeping 20 to 25 villages covered under RGGVY without electricity. The worthy chairman asked the concerned Deptt to mitigate the same. The chairman also urged the deptt to relax the electricity fee of BPL families which is highly exaggerated. Hon`ble chairman also directed the PDD to replace the rotten poles immediately in rural areas & barbed wires should be replaced by proper wires so that power losses can be mitigated further he directed the deptt to provide transformers to the habitation consisting of 20 to 50 families

EC holds meet, decides to inspect PWD works in Kathua, Samba.

JAMMU,: A meeting of Committee on Estimates (EC) of Legislative Assembly was held under the Chairmanship of MLA G. M. Saroori, here today.

Threadbare discussion was held on various issues including action taken reports on the decisions taken in the previous meetings of the Committee.

The Committee decided that it will visit Samba and Kathua districts to conduct on the spot inspections of ongoing developmental works under Public Works Department (PWD) sector. It also decided that the Committee will review the functioning of PWD in the twin border districts.

The issue of organizing a study tour for the members to various States of the Country including Mahrashtra, Andhra Pardesh and Andaman and Necobar in the month of January next year to know about the working of the House Committees of these states and Union Territories.

The Committee members Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Choudhry Mohammad Ramzan, A. R. Veeri, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Niza-UD-Din Bhat, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali and Subash Chander Gupta gave their suggestions to make the working of the Committee more viable and result oriented.

Earlier, the Committee observed two minutes silence on the sad demise of MLC Yash Paul Khajuria who passed away Tuesday.

The Legislature panel paid glowing tributes to the departed leader, who, they said has greatly contributed to the society as a legislator and Minister for Rural Development.

The Chairman of the Committee said that the State has suffered a great loss in the demise of the legislator.

The EC conveyed their deepest sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to t he departed soul.

Taj felicitated newly elected NSUI General Secretary.

 

Kishtwar:- Minister for PHE flood Control and Irrigation Taj Mohiuddin Shah on Tuesday felicitated the newly elected NSUI General Secretary Waseem Ahmed Saroori who wins the election of General Secretary NSUI held recently by the organization. While praising the efforts of the youths in politics, Mr. Taj said that the role of the youths in politics is important for success of the nation. He said that youths are the builders of the Nation and the aim and objective of the Congress party is to involve more and more youths in democratic process. He also lure the role of National Youth General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and said that under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, more and more youths joins the Congress party everyday which helps the Congress to strengthen its base all over India. He advised the newly elected representatives of NSUI including Waseem Saroori, District President NSUI Kishtwar Saqib Lone, NSUI president GDC Kishtwar Aftab Siddiqui and other NSUI activist to work whole heartedly for the welfare of the people. Newly elected NSUI leaders apprised honorable Minister about the problem faced by students at Government Degree College Kishtwar. They demanded 4 laboratories and Separate block for Science stream at GDC Kishtwar. NSUI unit of Kishtwar also thanks MLA Inderwal G M Saroori who had sanctioned 2 water coolers for GDC Kishtwar last month, which are functioning at present.

Taj Mohiudden after patient hearing assured the NSUI leaders that their problems will be brought into the kind notice of Hon’ble Chief Minister for personal intervention, he also congratulate newly office bearers of NSUI unit and advised him to work.

Public Service Guarantee Act will help to improve delivery system:Taj

Water Usage Tax will strengthen the state economy. 

Kishtwar:- Minister for PHE, Flood Control and Irrigation Taj Mohiuddin  Shah said that Public service Guarantee (PSG) Act passed by the Jammu and Kashmir government can help to improve the delivery system in the state at grass root level as result of which poor people of the state will get benefited. Mr. Taj Mohiuddin Shah was addressing a public rally at Thatri Dak Banglow in Doda district. He said that PSG Act  is more powerful than the Lokpal bill which becomes the flesh point in the center between team Anna and Union Government. He said that coalition government in state of Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of the development and said that Congress party did not believe in Band Wagan. He said that after implementation of PSG  Act in state, each official is bound to deliver the public within the stipulated time frame work as was fixed by the Government. He said that in case the officials fail to delivery, there is provision of imposition of penalty on such officers. He said that since independence several parties claims that state of Jammu and Kashmir has suffered on account of Indus Water treaty, but no one thinks and tries to make the compensatory losses. He said that his government find a way to compensate the losses on account of water usage tax. He said that imposition of Water usage Tax on power projects is a historic thing, which not only helps to strengthen the economy of the state, but will also helps the state government to buy back the prestigious  power projects like Salal and Uri. He said that State government has so far recovered Rs. 900 cr from NHPC as water usage charges. He said that government has already agreed in principal to prove 10% money out of the Water Usage Tax to his department for projectization. He said that state government has also calculated the losses due towards Punjab Government as a share from power generated by the Punjab government while using the water from river Ravi belongs to the state government. He said that government has decided to construct Ravi Canal to get his due share of water which helps to irrigate 1.30 lacs acre of land.

Like at Chatroo, Taj Mohiuddin assured the public of Thatri, that he will move a proposal for creation of PHE Division in Thatri Tehsil as well as special Sub Division. He directed the concerned authorities for taking up the minor irrigation projects on top priority. He also promised that sufficient funds will be provided for restart of Construction of Khandi Canal. He said that the work on prestigious project of Construction of Kandhi Canal has been stopped since the DPR has some defects and said that fresh DPR has been submitted to the central government    and hoped that Central government will give final nod to the project. He also announced one filtration plant for Thatri and directed the concerned authorities to identify the suitable site and start the construction work on filtration plant with immediate effect.

Earlier MLA Inderwal G M Saroori highlights the various local problems before the minister who assured him that all the demands raised by the local people will be looked into and further assured that he will try his best to fulfill all such demands.  On this occasion several officials of District Administration including Deputy Commissioner Doda Farooq Ahmed Khan, SSP Doda Arif Rishu were present, beside local panches and Sarpanches.

Food security bill will be a historic act: Taj Mohiuddin.

Announced construction of filtration plant at Chatroo.

Kishtwar:- Minister for PHE, Flood Control and Irrigation, Taj Mohiuddin Shah on Monday announced construction of filtration plant at Chatroo Tehsil of District Kishtwar. Mr. Taj was addressing a mammoth public rally at Chatroo and Kishtwar Kishtwar District organized by MLA Inderwal Ghulam. Mr. Taj who started his three days tour of Chenab region from a public rally at Chatroo said that after getting nod from the union cabinet, the food security bill which is to be tabled in Parliament within next few days will become the historic act that gives guarantee and security of delivery of ration to each and every individual in the country. Mr. Shah said that food security bill is the dream of UPA President Ms Sonia Gandhi which is soon going to become the reality. Mr. Taj said that under food security government of India will spent more than Rs. 90000 cr for assuring the food to one and all. Mr. Taj said that Congress party presently in coalition with National Conference is committed for over all development of backward areas like Chatroo and other areas of Kishtwar District. He said that for effective governance, Pnachayat are being empowered and directed the officials and district administration to involve Panches and Sarpanches in various developmental works so that effective monitoring of the work will be checked. He said that without signatures of concerned Sarpanch, the DDO’s have no power to release the wages of employees falling under the ambit of the Panchayats. He said that in violation of GAD order regarding compulsory signature of Sarpanches on attendance sheets, his department has already withheld the monthly pay of all its JE’s. He said that stern action will be initiated against all those officers who was found involved in violating the government order regarding empowerment of Sarpanches to check the attendance of employees. On this occasion Mr. Shah announced construction of Filtration plant at Chatroo and directed the concerned officer to identify the suitable place for immediate construction of filtration plant. He also assured the public at Kishtwar that his department will move a proposal for creation of Irrigation Division at Kishtwar and Sub Division at Chatroo. He said that creation of Irrigation Division at Kishtwar will required at least a month or two and till than Xen. PHE Division Kishtwar has given the charge of drawing and disbursing power irrespective of the departmental work going on in Kishtwar District. He also directed Chief Engineer PHE, Flood Control and Irrigation Jammu for preparation of comprehensive plan of protection work for Chatroo Nallah from Chingham to Dadpath as the area is flood prone causing huge damage to the public property every year. Mr. Taj assured the people of Kishtwar that his department is ready to provide all possible help for construction of Kool’s , Irrigation canals, water supply schemes and directed his officers to form comprehensive plan in consultation with panches and sarpanches, so that public at large could be benefited directly. Mr. Taj said that funds for Naigard Water supply scheme in Kishtwar District has already been sanctioned and said that department has already initiated tendering process, but due to dull response from the contractors, the department issued fresh tendering. Mr. Taj hoped that the work on prestigious Naigard canal will be started shortly. He also directed the Xen. Kishtwar to provide one tool kit in each Panchayat for repairment works kept at the disposal of Sarpanch.

Earlier G M Saroori strongly advocated the demands the release of wages of PHE HR workers. Mr. Saroori informed the minister that due to scanty rainfall Kishtwar District has witnessed 80% drought and demanded for at least 3 months free rations for the poor populace of the Kishtwar District who are mostly depended on agriculture production for their livelihood. Mr. Saroori thanks honorable minister for spearing his valuable time to address the long pending problems of the people of Chatroo and Kishtwar. He stress for early completion of Sangpora-Viloo tunnel and seeks the minister help promoting the demand of the same at government level.. He also thanks the honorable minister for sanctioning of filtration plant at Chatroo, beside direction for release of balance monthly wages of PHE HR Workers. The other officials who attended the public rally at Chatroo and Kishtwar include Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, ASP Kishtwar, Chief Engineer PHE, Flood Control and Irrigation, Xen. PHE Kishtwar, Xen. R & B Chatroo and officials of the PHE and allied department.

Saroori distributed prizes among the winners/Runners up teams of 3rd Police Martyrs Memorial Cricket.

Kishtwar :- MLA Inderwal G M Saroori distributed prizes among the winners/Runners up teams of 3rd Police Martyrs Memorial Cricket tournament at Chatroo. He while speaking to gathering said that a stadium has been sanctioned for Tehsil Chatroo so that such tournaments and other sports events can be organized and to promote communal harmony and amity among the various sections and communities. He also lauded the role of Jammu and Kashmir Police for organizing such events and also paid rich tributes to the Martyrs of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who sacrificed their lives for peace and integrity of the country. On the occasion Dy SP (DR) Mushtaq Ahmed Shiekh and SHO Chatroo Farooq Ahamed and other office bearers were also present on this occasion.

Earlier in the day Saroori visited the House of Ab Gani Malik (Ex.Sarpanch) whose elder son had died due to drowning to show sympathy with the family at Kuchal a remote area of Tehsil Chatroo. Congress Block President Chatroo Ghulam Qadir , Sarpanch Kuchal Piyaray Lal Sharma, Altaf Malik, Mansoor Ahmed Mattoo and others were present.

Saroori grieved over Death of Dalujas wife.

Jammu: A condolence meeting was held at Kishtwar under the Chairmanship of MLA Inderwal GM Saroori here today in which senior leaders of Congress participated.

Saroori & Senior Leaders of Kishtwar grief over the demise of wife of Raj Daluja, Proprietor and Editor-in-Chief Daily State Times. Saroori conveyed his sympathies with the bereaved family. A 2-minutes silence was also observed as a mark of respect to the departed soul. Saroori also expressed solidarity with Raj Daluja.

Kishtwar Congress hails Saroori’s contribution in developmental works in Kishtwar town.

Jammu:- Congress Party workers from Kishtwar held a joint meeting of its party workers as Kishtwar under the chairmanship of senior party leader and party General Secretary Mushtaq Ahmed Hap to convey it’s thanks to Honorable MLA Inderwal for his contribution in various developmental works in Kishtwar District.

While addressing the party workers, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap said that it was under the leadership of Ghulam Mohammad Saroori that several developmental projects were started in Kishtwar town including the over head iron bridge at Shaheedi Mazhar Kishtwar which was inaugurated by Honorable MLA Kishtwar on Friday. Mr. Mushtaq Hap said that Mr. Saroori during his tenure as R & B Minister started several projects including construction of link road from Hospital to Umar Mohallah, Construction of Hospital gate, widening of Hospital chowk and road from Bus Stand to Kandriya Vidyala. Mr. Mustaq Hap said that all the work started by Mr. Saroori has now been stopped due some unknown reasons. Mr. Mushtaq Hap urged the officials of R & B Department Kishtwar to expedite the works on all those projects started by Mr. Saroori as R & B Minister within Kishtwar town.

The party workers also thanks PHE Minister Taj Mohi-ud-din for his contribution in construction/sanctioning water supply scheme dedicated by NHPC to people of Kishtwar yesterday. Among the prominent who attended the meeting including Sectary Mohinder Singh Parihar, District President Congress Seva Dal Ravi Kumar, Sarpanch Satish Kumar, Sarpanch Noor Hussain, Altaf Hussain Malik, Block President Congress Gurinal Chatroo Ghulam Qadir Sheikh and others  

EC reviews functioning of Agri, Horticulture deptts Stresses for setting up food grain Mandis.

 

JAMMU, DECEMBER 09- Committee on Estimates of Legislative Assembly today asked the officers of Agriculture department to set up food grain Mandis in Jammu to enable the famers to sell their produce in the state instead of exporting the same to Punjab and other States of the Country.

The Committee, which met here under the Chairmanship of MLA Mr. G. M. Saroori reviewed the functioning of agriculture and horticulture departments.

The Committee   members Mr. Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr. Ashok Khajori, Ch. Zulfkar Ali, Indu Pawar, Mr. Mrutaza Ahmad Khan and Mr. Subash Chander Gupta suggested construction of agriculture buildings under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY).

The Committee stressed for formulating a contingency plan to meet the challenges in the event of long dry spells or draught like situation.

The Committee expressed satisfaction over the working of the twin departments. However, it asked the authorities to ensure quality fertilizers to the farmers at their door steps.

Among others, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production department, Mr. Iqbal Khandey, Commissioner/Secretary, Cooperative ,Mr. Abdul Hamid, Director General Accounts and Treasuries, Mr. Wali Mohammad Bhat, Director General fisheries Mr. T. Angchook, Director Agriculture Kashmir Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, Director Agriculture Jammu Mr. Abhay Khajuria, Director Horticulture Kashmir Dr. G. H. Shah, Director floriculture Kashmir Mr. Harcharan Pal Singh, Director Floriculture Jammu Mr. K. K. Sharma, Director Agriculture Enforcement Mr. Vinod Sharma and other  officers of Agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, Cooperative and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal delivering his speech at Govt Hr. Sec School Kishtwar.

GM Saroori along with political leaders at Srinagar Airport.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal inaugrating Thatri Municipal Committee building.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal paying tributes to matyrs.

GM Saroori along with Ch. Mohd Aslam.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal addressing gathering at Bunjwah.

GM Saroori along with political leaders of Jammu & Kashmir.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal meets with NSUI Deputation of Kishtwar.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal distributing solar lights in Tehsil Chatroo.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal along with Azad brothers.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal along with Ghulam Nabi Azad & political leaders.

Implement road safety measures strictly: LA panel

Ramban:- House Panel of Legislative Assembly has stressed on prompt and fair implementation of road safety measures to check incidence of road mishaps in erstwhile Doda district.

The Committee which convened a meeting of senior officers here today, highlighted the pressing and urgent need for putting in place short-term measures like installing crash barriers, checking over-loading and rash driving setting up of transport work shop to ensure safety of passengers. Defaulting drivers need to be dealt with sternly, it maintained.

The Committee expressed concern over the frequency of road accidents and asked the concerned agencies to address the issue on priority. “Safeguarding human life must receive focussed attention”, the Committee observed.

MLA, Inderwal, G.M. Saroori, MLA Ramban, Ashok Kumar, MLC Naresh Gupta, DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban, M. K. Sinha, DIG Traffic, Danish Rana, Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Anil Magotra and senior officers of Transports, Road and Buildings and beacons were present in the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, the chairman of the Committee, M.Y.Tarigami asked police and traffic authorities to activate their ground functionaries to check negligent driving, over-loading, usage of mobile phones and other offenses. He said these offences have been identified as major causes for spurt in road accidents over the years.

He said while the Committee is in the process of compiling comprehensive report, short-term suggestions as conveyed to the concerned agencies call for immediate and fair implementation with perceptible results at the ground level. He also highlighted the need to amend Motor Vehicle Act to impose heavy fines on drivers for violating traffic rules.

Estimate Committee chairs meeting under the leadership of GM Saroori at Jammu.

Jammu – Estimates Committee (EC) of Legislative Assembly on Thursday recommended Rs. 2 lakh compensation to the next of the kin of those who are killed in man-animal conflict cases.


The Committee also recommended 75% of the market cost of the livestock killed in such cases. The Committee, which met here under the Chairmanship of MLA, G. M. Saroori reviewed in detail the status of CAMPA works, timber extraction and clearance of trees along under construction road projects, land compensation to the forest department for its land used in projects.


The committee asked the forest and R&B departments to conduct joint inspections on the road construction sites to sort out the issues with regard to the use of forest land and cutting of the trees to facilitate early clearance of NABARD, CRF and PMGSY road projects.


The Committee also recommended for engagement of local people as casual labours near protected areas for the protection of the wild life.


The Committee asked forest department to expedite the cases of clearance of road projects. The members directed the concerned to put up the objections for early clarification so that all pending road project cases are cleared within one month. The committee also called for submission of detailed district wise reports with date of indent, date of re-submission of queries and date of joint inspection reports about those cases pending with the forest department. The members asked the forest authorities to expedite the process and ensure clearance within a weeks’ time.


Legislators, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Subash Kumar Gupta, Ashwani Kumar Sharma and s. Indu Pawar gave their suggestions to improve the working of Forest, Revenue and R&B departments in settling the pending cases.


Among others, Principal Secretary, R&B, K. B. Agarwal, Commissioner Secretary Forest, Shantmanu, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, R. D. Tiwari, Director General, Accounts & Treasuries, Wali Mohammad Bhat, Special Secretary Revenue, Relief Commissioner, Head of departments of forest and its allied wings, Chief Engineers of various wings of R&B department and other concerned officers of Revenue, Forest, R&B and Assembly secretariat attended the meeting.

Saroori conclude tour of Inderwal constituency.

  MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori conduct 6 days extensive tour of Inderwal constituency. While addressing a public gathering at Chatroo, he said that government is committed to ensure equitable development of all the areas of the State, adding that focused attention is being given to unattended areas. Priority of the Govt is to provide basic amenities to the people besides improving the existing infrastructure in rural and hilly areas of the State, he said and added that peace is imperative for development and appealed to the people to extend their cooperation to the executing agencies in implementing development programmes. Special attention is being given to improve the education, power, health and road. Referring to the problems of the locals, MLA directed the concerned authorities to address all the problems being faced by the people. .Saroori also demanded that on spot Recruitment in police by authorities for the youths of area. He also stressed upon the authorities to check the menace of overloading and also take steps to curb the traffic mess to avoid Road accidents. Saroori also distributed cheques amounting to Rs 8 lakh among 40 beneficiaries under centrally sponsored Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) at Chatroo. Saroori also visited the bereaved families of Sh.Maqbool Hussain wani (MPW) and Ghulam Mohd Ganaie who got killed in a traggic accident at Synthan Top Officers of various department accompanied the MLA.

EC for payment of MGNREGA wages through cheques.

Estimates Committee (EC) of Legislative Assembly has asked the concerned authorities to make payment of wages for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), CDS and MPLAD works to the engaged workers through pays account cheques or invoice and  furnish the action taken report to the Committee within a week’s time.

The Committee, which met here under the chairmanship of MLA G.M Saroori, said that the payment of wages through cheques would enforce transparency in the system and make it sure that the workers get their dues well in time.
 

The meeting held a threadbare discussion on various issues including last year’s report of the Committee, relief to the drought affected farmers and damages caused due to flood in Jammu region during last summer session.
 

It was decided that the committee would meet on every Thursday to examine and review the working of various departments. The meeting also decided that the committee would conduct on the spot inspection of completed and ongoing projects in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch from 10th December.
 

The committee recommended for providing three months free ration to the areas of the State where the crops suffered 60 to 80 per cent damages due to long dry spells this year. The committee observed   that the survey conducted by the Revenue Department has already confirmed that many areas suffered more than sixty per cent crop damage due to the draught like situation.
 

Legislators, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Ch. Zulfikar Ali, Subash Chander Gupta and Indoo Pawar gave their suggestions to improve the working of the committee.

10 teachers suspended for remaining absent from duties.

Acting on the strong resentment showed by MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori absenteeism culture in education department, Chief Education Officer Kishtwar Sh. Ajeet Kumar Sharma on Saturday place 10 teachers under suspension for remaining absent from his duties. Official statement stated that 10 teachers and Masters were suspended for remaining absent from duties which includes Bodh Raj (Master),Mohammad Ayub Keen(Teacher), Mohammad Shafi Keen(Teacher),Nazrana Begum(Teacher),Mohammad Ashraf Butt (Teacher),Abdul Hamid Malik (Teacher) all from HS Patnazi, Mr.Altaf  Hussain Keen (Teacher) PS Bhawaran and Gh.Rasool Keen(teacher), Manzoor Ahmed Keen (Teacher) and Muzaffar Hussain Keen (Teacher) all from GPS Patnazi . The CEO action comes in response to the visit of MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, who during his visit to these schools on Thursday found them locked. The local people told the visiting MLA that all the teachers remains absent most of the time and according on the instance of Mr. Saroori, CEO today visited these schools and found them lock today as well. General public of Bhunzwah hails the efforts of Honorable MLA and action taken by CEO Kishtwar.

Saroori seek strigent action against absentee teachers.

Taking strong notice of absenteeism in schools, MLA, Inderwal, Mr. G. M. Saroori has sought stringent action against the absent teachers. 

The Legislator during his surprise inspection of GPS, Ikhwa Patnazi, GMS Banwarah, GPS Patnazi and GHS Patnazi found these government educational institutions closed with staff posted there playing truancy.

Mr. Saroori also talked to Director School Education, Jammu asking him to take stern action against the erring teachers to save the student community from the dark future. 

The Legislator said that it was irony of sorts that teachers are not discharging their duties with responsibility. “We can’t afford negligent behavior of teachers as government is focused on promoting literacy and developing younger generation as capable and enlightened citizens”, he observed.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal addressing the gathering at Thatri Dak Bungalow.

GM Saroori MLA Inderwal delivering speech on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

JKWDC organized awareness program at Mugalmaidan Kishtwar.

Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation organized an awareness camp at Mughalmaidan, Tehsil, Chatroo on Thursday in which women’s belonging to SC/ST, OBC and BPL were aware about various Government run schemes. They were given awareness about various schemes like NMDFC, NHFDC, NBCFDC, Education Loan and ESW and Micro Credit etc. They were motivated to take opportunity and avail loan facilities on a nominal interest from the Corporation and set up their own income generating units.

The gathering was addressed by the MLA Inderwal G M Saroori, RK Shavan, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kishtwar, Shri Jugal Bhandari, Shri Altaf Malik, Shri Abdul Ghani Malik and the officials of the Corporation. Mr. Saroori stressed upon the women flocks to fill up the loan forms and take opportunity for loaning facilities from the Corporation under various schemes highlighted by the Women’s Development Corporation.

At last the organizers offered thanks to the participants who had participated in the Awareness camp.

Among the prominent who participated in the Camp includes Mushtaq Hap, Mohinder Singh Parihar, G Q Tappal, all Sarpanches, Naib Tehsildar Chatroo, SDPO, Kishtwar, ZEO Chhatroo and others.

Saroori showers praise on selected candidates for making Kishtwar proud.

J&K SC & ST retired employees forum honored IAS/IFS/KAS selectees of Kishtwar.

Senior Congress leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori laurels the success of newly selected IAS/IFS/KAS from Kishtwar and said that the success of large number of youths including females in service selection examination is a matter of proud and dignity for the people of Kishtwar District. Saroori was expressing his view during a function organized by all J & K SC/ST retired employees’ forum for welfare of under privilege unit Kishtwar at multipurpose hall of Boys Higher Secondary School Kishtwar. While addressing the gathering Mr. Saroori greets all the 24 candidates who qualified in prestigious civil service examination and said that the success is good sign for future generation of Kishtwar District. He said that earlier it was difficult for them to find local officers from Kishtwar, but said that the situation is now entirely different. Mr. Saroori said that he was of the opinion that local youths can serve in local areas better than the outsider since the local youths were already familiar with the area as well as with the problem. He said that he feels immense pleasure to became the part of today’s function in which he gets an opportunity to meet with illumines of Kishtwar District that makes the people of Kishtwar proud. He also shows his happiness our success of 24 years old Shahzad Kabir, the son of Saroori’s late friend Abdul Kabir Mattoo. Mattoo remains paralyzed for almost 18 years before he (Mattoo) died last year. Mr. Saroori said that success of Syed Sehresh Asgar who beg first position in recently declared KAS results along with success of other candidates will set an example for next generation and hoped that more youths from Kishtwar District in future make the people of Kishtwar proud with their success.

President of the forum Sh. S.D Digra and Sh. Duni Chand Sharma were the guest of honor where as the administration were represented by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kishtwar Sh R.K Shavan . Among the prominent who attended the function includes Girdari Lal, Dr. G L Thapa, D.R Baghat, J.R Aryan, Dr. S.L Aryan, Retired Capt. Dewan Chand and others. Sh. Jagdish Raj Aryan Rtd. Principal extended a vote of thanks to the chief guest, guest of honor and other invitees. 

Saroori greets people on EID.

MLA Inderwal G M Saroori has greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. He hoped the auspicious day would be harbinger of peace and prosperity for the state.

In his greetings message, Saroori said “the happiness of the day would get redoubled if it is shared with needy and poor. They deserve special care and affection from affluent on such day. Compassion is always rewarded by Allah “, he added.

Saroori said that Eid also provides opportunity to strengthen the bonds of love and amity. Its gaiety and fervor should spread the message of brotherhood to all, he said.

Saroori offered Eid Nimaz at Sarthal Eidgah in which more than 2000 people from Sarthal area and its adjoining places participated. Saroori also throw light on the sacrifices of prophet Ibrahim about Qurbani.

Saroori presided ov er annual function of Adarsh Balniketan Kishtwar

Duni Chand Sharma thanked Ghulam Nabi Azad for sanctioning 50 lakhs from his MPLAD funds to Adarsh Balniketan School Kishtwar on request of G M Saroori.

MLA inderwal G M Saroori today presided over the annual function of Adrash Balniketan School. He said that the candle of rich heritage of communal harmony and amity in Kishtwar was kept burning by the two educational institutions i.e Adrash Balnikeetan and Islamia Faridia School that is why the whole area remained safe from the ravages of communal tensions. Both the institutions are spreading their fragrance in the region he said that both of them need to be kept away from politics and narrow and vested interests. He said the institutions need to be run on scientific and religious pattern so that along with spiritual upliftment the children may also compete in other fields.

“Present ear is the era of computer science and Information Technology and keeping in view such things we accordingly need to upgrade the standard of educational institutes in Kishtwar District.”Saroori added. He said that not only he but the people of Kishtwar District feel immense pleasure over the recent success of Kishtwar youths in IAS and KAS examination. He said that there is a need that people should generously donate to community institutes like ABN and IFHS. He said that strengthening of Kishtwar University will be a vital for promotion of education in Kishtwar District. He said that instead of restricting the University Campus in 100-200 Kanal of land, we must look into it at broader vision and choose such place for Kishtwar University Campus where there is a wide scope of its expansion in future.  He said that as far as construction of Kishtwar University Campus, he would like that both he and MLA Kishtwar Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo will work together so that a suitable location could be identified for its establishment.

 

Saroori  also took a dig at some  communal forces who were making hue and cry on sarthal Devi he said with his efforts h begot done tilling of the Sarthal Devi premises and also got Road constructed to the Mandir which was in shambles for the last 66 years. Also he said that a saraie has been constructed by his effort. Also he said in Sarthal 22 kanals of land has been acquired for the construction of parking to mitigate the problems of the pilgrims of sarthal Devi besides widening of road to four lane. He also spoke thread bare on the Eco-Tourism,Pilgrim-Tourism and General tourism.

Vice Chairman Matta Sarthal Devi trust and Congress general secretary Jughal Bhandari  in his address thanked G N Azad  Union minister for Health and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori for their consistent effort for the development of school and the Chenab region.

Meanwhile Head of the management of ABN High School Kishtwar Duni Chand Sharma expressed his thanks to Mr. Saroori for spearing his value able time to attend today’s function. Also Sharma thanked Union Minister for Health G N Azad for sanctioning 50 lakh on MLA Inderwal request for construction of another Building in the premises of the school.

Galaxy of intellectuals from various strata were present besides children from the school presented a colorful cultural programme, Secretary Auqaf Kishtwar Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Mahinder Singh, Office bearers and  NSUI activist Saqib Lone and Waseem Sajjad Saroori were present on this occasion.

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GM Saroori with some legislators.

GM Saroori at Jammu Kashmir Assembly.