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Jammu, June 16: With an objective of bringing all the sections of the society together and strengthen social  fabric, Reasi District BJP organized a programme on ‘Social Equality’, wherein the speakers stressed to work on PM Narendra Modi’s line of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas”.
Minister of State & local MLA, Ajay Nanda, SC, ST, BC Development Corporation Vice Chairperson, Balbir Ram Rattan and BJP Anusuhit Jaati Morcha State General Secretary, Karan Bhagat, were prominent among those who expressed their views on taking all the sections of the society together to built a strong and developed nation. They  highlighted various schemes of BJP government at the centre launched during the last four years for socio economic upliftment of the weaker sections and similar ones of the state’ coalition in the state.
Ajay Nanda, on this occasion, briefed the gathering about Modi government’s concern for equitable welfare and development of all the sections, particularly weaker sections and said that people of all walks of life are taken care while launching welfare schemes by union government.
Balbir Ram Rattan shared welfare schemes of SC, ST, BC Development Corporation, said that Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs run various schemes for the benefit of weaker sections and the  state government too contributes towards it. He also explained the procedure to avail benefits of such schemes.
Karan Bhagat said that BJP Anusuchit Jaati Morcha is making all efforts to reach the members of the SC community with the welfare schemes of the Modi government adding that what the present government has done for weaker sections during the last four years has been splendid.
While BJP Reasi District General Secretary Joginder Singh conducted proceedings of the programme, local senior leaders Kuldeep Mengi, Chaman Bhagat, Neelam Sharma, Tripta Dubey, Sheel Magotra, Vikrant Singh and others also addressed the gathering.
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Minister dedicates 8000 gallon water supply tank to   people at Galiote
UDHAMPUR, MAY 28: The three- Day long Baba Samthal Mela concluded here at Panchayat Galiote of Panchari Tehsil witnessing huge participation of devotees from across the Udhampur district.  
    Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda was the chief guest at the   valedictory function.  
          Addressing the mammoth gathering, the Minister said the government was taking concrete steps to promote religious places as pilgrim tourist spots by creating necessary infrastructure. He said sustained development of Baba Samthal and other heritage spots of the district have been taken up to attract tourists. He further said that these sites owe huge potential for attracting tourists from across the country.
The Minister appealed to the public to ensure their overwhelming participation in the mega events which help in people to people contact and exchange of culture and ideas.  
He assured to the people   that   Samthal Devsthan would be developed a major pilgrim spot to attract the pilgrim tourists. He announced Rs ten lakh out of his CDF for the development of the Devsthan.
Nanda also highlighted social security schemes launched by centre for the welfare of general public.  He asked the common masses to avail maximum benefits of these schemes.
The three day mela witnessed various cultural items  presented by the local artists as well as the school children. 
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated 8000 gallon GSR provision water Supply tank at Village Kousal and Badhota.

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UDHAMPUR, MARCH-03:- Minister of State for Finance, Planning, IT, Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, CA&PD, Relief and Rehabilitation, Labour and Employment Ajay Nanda who is also the Chairman of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) today chaired a  meeting of Governing body of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS)  of   Primary Health Centres of block  Panchari and Tikri (PHCs) at Dak Bunglow Udhampur.
          The Minister reviewed the physical and financial status of Primary Health Centre of block Panchari and emphasized upon the hospital management that healthcare of the people is top most priority of the Government and also stressed upon the management to give best medical care to the poor and needy people of the area.
          Stressing for special attention towards sanitation and cleanliness in the hospital, he assured every possible help for the up-gradation of infrastructure and better health services in primary health centres so that people may not suffer any more.
          During the meeting, several issues pertaining to developmental works and infrastructure needed for the Primary Health Centres were discussed in the meeting including shortage of staff, Implementation of NPHCE and National Programme for Control of Diabetes, Stroke, Hypertension and CVD diseases, up-gradation of OPD Services, laboratory and blood bank, X-ray, USG, CT Scan, emergency and casualty.
          Besides this, various other issues were brought under discussion including out sourcing of sanitation and security, approval for diet, bio-medical waste disposal and construction of bio-medical waste dumping shed maintenance of  PHCs building etc.
           Earlier, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Udhampur Dr. Santosh Sharma gave a detailed resume of the previous developmental and procurement and put forth new demands urgently required for the welfare of the patients and the smooth functioning of the primary health centre.
          Among others, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Udhampur Dr. Santosh Sharma, Tehsildar Moungri, Amit Verma, Block Medical Officers, Block Panchari and Tikri and other officers of concerned department were present on the occasion.

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Jammu, Feb 23: Cementing the organization at ground level, J&K BJP conducted meeting of prominent leaders from the Jammu and Jammu west District which was addressed by its State President & MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma along with Dy. CM Dr. Nirmal Singh, State General Secretary Dr. Narinder Singh, Ministers Chander Parkash Ganga, Bali Bhagat, Ch. Lal Singh, Priya Sethi, Ajay Nanda, MLA Rajesh Gupta, MoS Rashpaul Verma, Vice-Chairperson Subhash Jandyal and other senior leaders.
Meeting witnessed the District wise individual approach of all the senior leaders and the BJP Ministers to address the issues of prominent leaders from the Jammu and Jammu West District.
Sat Sharma said that this move is particularly focused to provide the party leaders with an opportunity of direct interaction between the senior leadership as well as the ground worker. He said that BJP is a cadre based party and it is the cadre which ensures the party’s victory at all levels. He also said that the activist who works among the common masses is the best judge of the problems being faced by the public. Sharma added that this interaction will ensure that the voice of common public promptly reaches the senior leaders and Ministers of BJP and is addressed at the appropriate level.
Dr. Nirmal Singh prompted the leaders to share their issues about the governance and other matters. He emphasized that the BJP works on the core principle of “Nation First, Party Second and Self Last” and thus is concentrated on the welfare of the common masses in letter and spirit. He asked the activists to report any act of mis-governance promptly to the party seniors so that the public doesn’t get harassed in any public concern department. He also threw light on the PDD related developments and entertained issues concerning the departments from the activists. He also took cognizance of the matters related to difficulty in distribution of Ration at certain places. Dr. Singh maintained that no dilly dallying approach will be tolerated in public related issues.
Ministers Chander Parkash Ganga, Bali Bhagat, Ch. Lal Singh, Priya Sethi, Ajay Nanda also addressed the meeting while sorting out many issues related to their departments on the spot by talking directly to the authorities and took cognizance of the other matters.
Dr. Narinder Singh who conducted the meeting informed that similar meetings will be conducted in other districts as well.
State Vice-President Rajni Sethi, State Secretaries Sanjay Baru & Anuradha Charak, District Parbhari Jugal Gupta, Parduman Singh, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Ayodhya Gupta, Baldev Singh Billawaria, Mohan Singh Rana, Jeet Angral, Vijay Sharma, Harbans Choudhary, Ankush Gupta, Veena Gupta, Ashish Sharma, Hari Om Sharma were among the prominent BJP leaders present in the meeting.
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                JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Minister of State for Finance Ajay Nanda today informed the House that the government has engaged a brokerage firm, M/S Trinity Re-insurance Pvt Ltd, to design Health Insurance Policy product for government employees, employees of Autonomous bodies, PSUs, local bodies, Universities and pensioners.
Replying to a question of Firdous Ahmad Tak, the Minister informed that a Committee of officers has been setup to study the policy product designed by the said firm. The Committee would finalize the policy product keeping in view the medical requirements of the intended beneficiaries, he added.

Legislators Yasir Reshi, Khursheed Alam and Girdhari Lal Raina raised supplementary questions related to the main question.
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JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Minister of State for Finance Ajay Nanda today informed that the government facilitates the unemployed youth through single window system at every stage of their case to avail loan facilities provided under different employment schemes.
Replying to a question of Legislator Yasir Reshi, the Minister said the government has taken various steps for providing hassle-free atmosphere to the budding entrepreneurs to avail loan facility.

He further informed that the government has already constituted single window clearance committees at state, division and district level for clearance of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and allotment of land to them.
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GST implemented in JK from July 8, 2017
JAMMU, JANUARY 19 – Minister of State for Finance, Ajay Nanda today informed the Legislative Assembly that the state Government has realized Rs 3683.57 crore tax from different sources during the past three years.
While replying to a Question of Rajesh Gupta, the Minister informed that an amount of Rs 1241.84 crore was generated in 2015-16, Rs 1369.79 crore  in 2016-17,  while Rs 1071.94 crore  tax was realized during the current financial year (upto ending, 2017).
Giving details of expenditure on major projects and other developmental schemes during the past three years under Capex Budget (State-Plan), the Minister informed an amount of Rs 2.42 crore was spent against a release of Rs 3.11 crore during the year 2015-16, and Rs. 1.70 crore against a release of Rs. 5.44 crore in 2016-17, while Rs. 2.70 crore was expended against a total release of Rs. 5.97 crore   during 2017-18 (upto ending November 2017).
He further informed that the Goods & Service Tax has been implemented in the country wef Ist of July, 2017 and with effect from 8th of July, 2017 in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the implementation of GST is the most comprehensive indirect tax reform introduced in the country which has paved the way for subsuming multiple Central and State taxes.
“With this single tax in the country, the boundaries of the State have become immaterial for trade and industry and cascading of taxes has almost vanished” he said adding that It has allowed the transfer of credit of taxes paid in other states against liabilities accruing in states of consumption. He further informed that the check posts/physical barriers have been removed altogether to free the trade from all hurdles. He said full implementation of GST would take some more time to stabilize and its impact on the trade and industry will be visible gradually.
Mr. Nanda further informed that the Toll tax has not been subsumed in GST and the Government is competent to levy Toll under J&K Levy of Toll Act, Samvat 1995 as per taxation powers derived from Section 5 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, hence charging toll tax is not any violation of GST norms. Moreover, the toll has not been abolished in any part of the country yet, the Minister added.

Mr. R S. Pathania, Mr. Usman Abdul Majeed, Mr. Rajiv Jasrotia raised supplementary questions on abolishing the Toll at Lakhanpur in the spirit of one tax one nation.  
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Assures improved amenities in Reasi town

REASI, JANUARY 05: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda today said that government is working hard to upgrade basic amenities in urban and rural areas of the state and in this regard several micro and macro level projects are under way to provide enhanced facilities including better sanitation.
The Minister was speaking to locals after laying the foundation stone for construction of two lanes and drains at wards No-5 and 12 in Reasi town.  
The Minister said the Government is endeavoring to afoot basic services in every part of the state besides laying thrust on extending more accountable, responsive and transparent administration to the people.
He further said this will not only ensure effective implementation of developmental initiatives but will also encourage the authorities to work hard and achieve fixed targets well in time.
The Minister instructed the officers of Municipal Committee Reasi to encourage the local people for constructing toilets in their homes for which government is also giving financial assistance. He said people should launch a campaign to eradicate improper garbage dumping practices. 
Meanwhile, locals appreciated the lanes and drains work being executed in Reasi town besides demanding new works for left out areas of the town. The Minister assured the people that their demands would be looked into for necessary action.

Later, the Minister also took round of the town and inspected the ongoing works of public utilities mainly those at completion stage.
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Calls for spreading message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan


REASI, DECEMBER 23 - Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda today launched sanitation drive at Fountain Chowk in Katra.  
The drive was organized by Municipality of Katra in association with Indian Oil Corporation.
          Speaking on the occasion, the Minister called for spreading the message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan to every household and they must be educated about the benefits of keeping the society clean. He appreciated the efforts of officers of Municipality for the drive and exhorted upon them to intensify similar drives in all 13 wards of Katra town.
            The Minister called for community participation in such programmes and asked the people to develop a habit of not throwing garbage on the streets.
            He stressed on the need to educate common masses and tourists for avoiding use of such things which turn environs filthy and unhygienic. He appreciated the sanitation workers for their dedication towards their work in making the holy town clean and honoured them for their dedication.
Later, the Minister also visited Middle School, Kund Kunyala and laid the foundation stone of additional classroom to be constructed under Sarva Skisha Abhiyaan.  

            SDM, Katra Neelam Khajuria, Brand Ambassador and International Hockey Player Sardar Didar Singh, Chief Executive Officer K.K Chalotra and other officers and officials of Municipality were also present on the occasion. 
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REASI, DECEMBER 11: Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda, Chairman of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), today convened a meeting of Rogi Kalyan Samiti of District Hospital Reasi and approved funds for strengthening of hospital infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by CMO Dr. L.D Bhagat, Superintendent DH Dr. P.S. Thakur, DSWO, CEO, DGM JKPCC, Executive Engineers of PHE, PWD, EMRE, doctors and other members of RKS.
The Minister, after threadbare discussion over several matters related to better functioning of the hospital, approved funds for purchase of X-ray machine, Laboratory equipment, ECG machine, sanitation material, syringe disposal automatic machines and other necessary equipment.
The Minister instructed the Executive Engineer PWD for repair and renovation of all bath rooms in the hospital besides asking Executive Engineer PHE to ensure regular and timely water supply in the hospital. He asked DGM JKPCC to install CCTV cameras at prominent locations in the hospital to keep a monitoring over the functioning of the institution.
The Minister asked the doctors for maintaining cleanliness in and around the hospital as a hygienic environment is pre-requisite for health of the patients.

Meanwhile, the Minister inspected all wards and sections of the hospital and interacted with the patients. He expressed satisfaction over the working of the doctors and other health functionaries.   He advised the medicos and para medicos to be humane and sympathetic while dealing with patients especially in casualty, labor room and labor wards.
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REASI, DECEMBER 07: Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda today inspected the pace of progress of ongoing works of lanes and drains here in holy town Katra.
The Minister was accompanied by engineers and functionaries of municipality.
 The Minister visited to Ward No 2 and inspected the pace of construction work of a community hall. He asked the concerned to adhere to quality norms and complete the project in a time bound manner.
Meanwhile, the Minister inspected the work of central drains and the quality of material being used for construction work in ward 13, and Ward No. 11. The people thanked him for initiating the construction of lanes pending since 35 years. He asked the concerned officers to complete all works before close of financial year.
On the request of the local people, the Minister also announced Rs One lakh out of his CDF for more civic works and asked the department to prepare the detailed project report on priority. He also expressed satisfaction over the quality of development works nearing completion.
While interacting with the locals, the Minister said that it is due to the people’s cooperation that the institutions of governance are being strengthened at grassroots level. He said every individual has prominent role to raise the concerns of the people at appropriate forums.
He exhorted upon the people to come forward to reap the benefits of schemes especially meant to meet their aspirations. 
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Asks people to extend cooperation for effective implementation of development projects


REASI, NOVEMBER 20: Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda today convened a public grievances redressal camp at Ransoo besides meeting with several public deputations.
Scores of people from the hilly and far off areas of Pouni, Ransoo, Bharakh and adjoining villages attended the camp and raised various issues related to welfare and development of their respective areas seeking an early redressal to the same.
The people expressed gratitude to the Minister for construction of PMGSY roads in Pouni Tehsil, blacktopping of Ransoo-Kanda road, bus stand, upgradation and widening of Ransoo bazaar road, bore well hand pump and other development works for the entire town.
Meanwhile, several deputations called on the Minister and apprised him of their issues like adequate supply of drinking water, improvement in power distribution system, tourism development, road construction, upgradation of health facilities, development of sports facilities, posting of adequate staff in local hospital of Ransoo, filling up of vacant posts in schools, availability of veterinary doctors, development of horticulture, protection works under MGNREGA, time bound supply of seeds by the agriculture department etc. 

Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Nanda assured the people that government will leave no stone unturned to fulfill the needs and aspirations of the people. He said all major and minor works have been prioritized and focused attention is being given on timely and quality completion.
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Dedicates power sub-station to people at Laiter
REASI, NOVEMBER 06: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda today asserted that the state government has laid special focus on development and augmentation of basic amenities to ensure improve living standard of common man.  
The Minister was speaking at a pubic grievance redress camp after dedicating   power sub-station to the people  of village Laiter Danga developed at a cost of Rs  Rs 3.35 lakh and provided by him out of  CDF.  
Ajay Nanda said that the Government is focusing on expansion of road connectivity, augmentation of drinking water and power infra and improvement of  education standards in rural areas.
He reviewed the pace of   developmental works taken up under convergence of MGNREGA and   other schemes and took stock of the grievances of the people.
The Minister directed the concerned officers to redress problems of the people on priority. He asked the field functionaries to create awareness among public about the schemes of their departments to enable people of far flung areas to take benefit.  
  Responding to various issues raised by locals, the Minister assured them of early redressal of all genuine demands.

  BDO Harpal Singh, Tehsildar Rajesh Baru, engineers and officers of various departments, former sarpanches and panches besides a large number of people were present on the occasion.
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          REASI, NOVEMBER 04:  A two day cultural   Festival began here today to showcase the   state’s folk music and dances.
 The event would also witness the screening of promotional and educative film shows.
The programme has been organised by Triple-A Performing Arts in association with district administration and sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Government of India to promote local folk music, dance forms and other performing arts prevailing in the rural areas.
The programme was inaugurated by Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda as chief guest.
Deputy Commissioner Prasanna Ramaswamy G and other officers of civil and police were also present on the occasion.
The main attraction on the first day was Dogri, Punjabi and Kashmiri dance and music performances by local girls and boys. Among other items, Dandi Dance and Harn were also presented by local artists.
The artists also presented skits based on Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and other social issues confronting the society.
Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Nanda lauded Triple-A performing Arts Reasi for making concerted efforts for preserving rich cultural heritage of state through   scintillating cultural programmes.
The Minister further said that the event is a great step towards elevating Reasi in cultural arena and project it as a hub of diverse cultural and tourist activities.
The programme was witnessed by a huge audience. The organizers among others included programme Akram Khan, Advocate Mir and  Shadab Khan. 


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REASI, OCTOBER 06: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda today inaugurated newly constructed building including four additional class rooms of High School Kotli Manotrian during the day long tour of area.
The Minister was accompanied by XEN R&B, Zonal Education Officer, other officers, Headmaster, staff members, Ex. Sarpanches, Panches and prominent citizens.
The additional class rooms have been completed with an estimated 25.50 Lakh under the scheme RMSA.
While speaking, the Minister said there is a need to develop infrastructure equipped with all basic facilities so that children get good quality education in a planned way.
Acknowledging the role of teachers in building a better society, the Minister said that the teachers are playing great role in providing better education to the students despite numerous hardships and problems in the schools.
On the occasion, delegation of people from the area met the Minister and informed him about various problems faced by them. After giving patient hearing to the people, the Minister assured them of early redressal of their genuine grievances.
Earlier, the Minister also inaugurated toilet complex worth 13.50 lakhs at Reasi which was completed by Municipality Reasi on fast track basis.
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Minister sanctions 63-KVA transformer out of CDF

REASI, OCTOBER 4: Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda today toured   Aghar Jitto, Hut and Ranga areas to take stock of issues of general public.
On the demand of locals, the Minister sanctioned 63-KVA transformer worth Rs 4.13 lakh from his CDF for Hut Ranga.   
A team of district administration functionaries also accompanied the minister.
The locals sought works under MGNREGA, restoration of foot paths, construction of ponds, fresh BPL survey to include left out families, augmentation of water and power infrastructure and clearance of pending old age pension cases. They also stressed on the need for creating mass awareness about government schemes by holding camps by social welfare, horticulture, agriculture and other departments.
The Minister listened to the grievances of the people patiently and in many cases issued on the spot directions for immediate redress. He directed the officers to look into the problems flagged by people sympathetically and work out their time bound solution.
The Minister stressed upon district administration to take more initiatives for empowering women and marginalized sections apart from holding sanitation drives and organizing mass awareness programs.
The Minister said that the Government has laid main thrust on improving living condition of people of rural areas by providing them all basic facilities at par with urban areas. He also listed numerous development projects sanctioned for the overall development of Katra and Reasi.
The Minster further informed that the Government is also improving the education and health facilities in far flung areas by augmenting existing infrastructure and other requisite facilities. 
Later, the Minister laid foundation of lanes and drains in ward No 2 and 3 of Katra town. 

The Minister was accompanied by ACD M.Y. Malik, XEN PDD Thakur Dass Attri, XEN PWD and various other officers of different departments.
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