G-20 In J&K Is A Message To Enemies: Lt Governor

“The G-20 meeting being held in Jammu and Kashmir in May this year is a message to the enemies of humanity who were attacking the interests of our citizens through cowardly acts of terrorism for decades,” Sinha said addressing the Republic Day function in Jammu.

“Jammu and Kashmir is the lifeblood of India. It is the guiding lamp of civilization and the eternal sound of our social consciousness. Under the able leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir is standing tall with self-confidence, encompassing the great heritage and cultural values of the world's largest republic. Today, Jammu and Kashmir is marching forward on the path to progress. I urge every section of the society to come forward and make the G-20 an inclusive event,” Sinha said.

He said, “Sustained efforts of security agencies have resulted in a marked decrease in terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir.” “The security grid has been strengthened and anti-terror operations have been intensified through direct attacks on the ecosystem that supports and finances terror,” he added.

“Last year, 180 terrorists were neutralized, or there has been a corresponding reduction of 55% in civilian killings and 58 per cent?in the martyrdom of security forces,” he added.

“I bow to the brave soldiers of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and Central Security Forces, who displayed unmatched heroism and the spirit of sacrifice in defending the motherland. I want to tell those involved in the barbaric killings of innocents at the behest of the neighbouring country that we will avenge every drop of blood and tears,” he added.

“Two 100-bedded hospital facilities are being constructed to look after the health of families of martyrs and ex-servicemen and Rs. 50 crore has been distributed for the welfare of the families of police and para-military forces,” he said.

He said a record 1.88 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir last year, which is the highest since independence.

After the launch of the New Film Policy in 2021, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the favorite shooting destination for film industry and permission has been granted for the shooting of 150 films and web series in less than two years, he added.

He said private investment proposals of Rs. 66,000 crore have been received within a period of around one year, during which 1455 industrial units started their operations. “This is, by far, the biggest industrial campaign in the history of Jammu and Kashmir in a year,” he said.

“Over the last two years, land owners have been empowered through a series of land reforms.”

He said the administration is trying to solve the problems of Kashmiri Pandits with the utmost sensitivity. “Their safety is our topmost priority. All PM package and minority employees working in the Kashmir valley have been deployed at safe places.”

“The long-standing issue of availability of land for their accommodations has been resolved, and construction of 3000 accommodations for our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters shall be completed this year,” Sinha said.