Equitable Regional Growth Central to JK Government’s Justice Agenda: Rana

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KISHTWAR ,APRIL 26: Underscoring the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s firm commitment to equitable growth, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana today held an extensive interaction with party workers in Kishtwar, emphasizing that balanced regional and sub-regional development remains pivotal to achieving socio-economic justice across Jammu and Kashmir.

The outreach programme also attended by senior JKNC leader and Member of Parliament, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, witnessed overwhelming participation from enthusiastic workers, senior leaders, and party functionaries, reflecting a strong organizational base and deep-rooted public connect.

The interaction provided an open and constructive platform for party cadre to articulate pressing public concerns and developmental priorities of the district.

During the deliberations, workers highlighted critical issues including the urgent need for upgradation of road infrastructure, expediting ongoing developmental works, strengthening water supply schemes, and addressing long-pending demands such as regularisation of daily wagers and release of their pending wages.

The repair of footbridges and the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for local youth also emerged as key concerns.

Participants further raised specific grievances such as delays in the implementation of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), inadequate relief and assistance to flood-affected families in Chasoti, and persistent shortages in drinking water supply across Kishtwar town. Issues concerning land donors awaiting due recognition, calls for inquiries into certain JJM projects, demands for enhancement of ration scale through public distribution depots, and the challenges faced by seasonal teachers were also brought into focus.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Javed Rana reiterated that equitable development across regions and sub-regions is essential to bridge disparities and ensure that no area remains neglected.

He emphasized that such an approach is fundamental to delivering socio-economic justice, particularly in geographically diverse and historically underserved areas like Kishtwar.

The Minister also announced ₹2.0 crore for the construction of a track/road from Kishtwar to Kalam Sattar, a prominent tourist destination, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting local tourism potential.

He assured the workers that all genuine issues raised during the interaction would be taken up with the concerned departments for prompt and effective redressal.

Reaffirming the commitment of the Omar Abdullah-led government, the Minister stressed the focus on inclusive growth, robust infrastructure development, and improved service delivery mechanisms to uplift every section of society.

Party workers expressed gratitude for the Minister’s direct engagement at the grassroots level.

They pledged to work with renewed dedication to strengthen public outreach and further the party’s vision of inclusive and balanced development across Jammu and Kashmir.

Among those present were Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta, Abdul Ghani Teli, former DDC Chairperson Pooja Thakur, District President Tanveer Ahmed Kitchloo, Zonal Youth President Dawar Hashmi, District Secretary Mushtaq Hub, District Youth President Ikhlaq Bhat, Imtiaz Zargar, Zonal Vice Youth President Thakur Sahil Sen, City President Kishtwar Naseer Bhagwan, along with several other senior leaders and party workers.