Several deputations
call on Advisor
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: For speedy and
result oriented resolution of grievances, Advisor to Governor B B Vyas convened
public outreach programme here on Monday under the aegis of JK
Governor's Grievance cell.
More than 400
delegations and 60 individuals apprised the Advisor with their issues and
sought the intervention of the government in ensuring redressal of them on a
time-bound manner
Trade bodies
including PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir chapter, Kashmir Traders
and Manufacturers Federation and Kashmir Youth Entrepreneurs Federation raised
various issues related to the payment of power tariffs, industry registration,
exemption of GST in certain sectors, reimbursement on the pattern of northeast
industry policy package of GOI, flood rehabilitation of traders, commercial
taxes, extending more sectors under various incentive through different
schemes.
Similarly, Jammu
Kashmir Central Trade Union Coordination Committee sought the implementation of
SRO 520 so that the services of various employees of different categories are
regularized. They also raised several issues like the settlement of
pay anomalies of various cadres.
A group of artisans
who were affected due to 2014 flood sought relief for their damages and called
for adopting a holistic approach for the solution of their cases.
The Kashmir Youth
Entrepreneurs Federation also raised the issue of blanket ban on the plantation
of female species of Russian popular in the state and sought its cultivation in
non-populated areas. They also projected several issues related to
catalyzing the industrial scenario and extending the same to the aspiring
entrepreneurs.
Numerous
delegations from different areas of Srinagar especially the old city raised the
drainage system issues in their respective areas including Malbagh, Botshah
Mohalla Lal Bazaar, Shalteng, Bemina.
Different
delegations from Tral, Ganderbal, Shangu, Bijbhehra, Behibagh Kulgam, Lethpora,
Batpora Tangmarg Kunzer, Marhama Kupwara raised the developmental issues of
their respective areas. The Advisor passed on spot instructions to the
concerned officer for speedy redressal of their grievances.
A delegation led by
MLA Shangus Gulzar Ahmed Wani raised different developmental issues of his
constituency and sought the intervention of Government in their speedy
redressal. A delegation from Tral raised the issue of slow pace of
work on Hazarat Ameer Kabeer Shrine besides creation of Tral Tourism
development authority particularly promotion of Shikargah as a tourist
destination.
A delegation of
Liason officers of Kashmir University raised the issue of pay anomalies and
sought his intervention for speedy redressal.
Many delegations of
employees working under MGNREGA and Integrated Watershed Management Programme
(IWMP) scheme in different capacities raised their job-related issues.
A delegation of
disaster management degree holders sought introduction of the subject in school
and college curriculum.
PSC Lecturers
Association sought to encompass their services under the Assured the Career
Progression (ACP) scheme.
Jammu Kashmir State
Road Transport Employees Association sought early redressal of their grievances
like pension etc.
A Deputation of
Jammu Kashmir diploma association working in PDD raised several issues related
to their service matters and sought early redressal of issues.
The Advisor gave a
patient hearing to their demands and assured due consideration in a phased
manner. He also passed on the spot directions with regard to various grievances
flagged by the delegations. He said the government has tagged public welfare
and equitable development as thrust areas and it will continue with its policy
of reaching out to the people to mitigate their sufferings.
He also assured that the issues pertaining to departments other than his
purview will be forwarded to the concerned for timely action.