R-Day 2025: J&K LG Pays tribute to security forces for safeguarding borders, ensuring peace in J&K

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Srinagar, Jan 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tributes tribute to the soldiers all the security agencies for safeguarding borders besides ensuring peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

In his address on eve of the 76th Republic Day, the J&K LG  said that the relentless dedication and sacrifices of valiant soldiers of Indian Army, Para Military Forces, and Jammu and Kashmir Police ensured unity, integrity, and security of our nation.

"Beyond safeguarding our borders, they stand as pillars of peace and stability for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Their extraordinary valor and service inspire us to work towards a united, secure, and prosperous India," LG said.

J&K LG extended greetings to all the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir saying that the Day us of the enduring values enshrined in the Constitution of India.

"It is a day of pride, reflection, and reaffirmation of our commitment to democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.  Let us honor our freedom fighters and martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice to protect and preserve our motherland," he said.

About the progress made by Jammu and Kashmir in governance sector, J&K LG besides mentioning about achievements of other sectors said that 3266 water supply schemes were under execution under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with the objective of providing 100 percent piped water connections to each and every rural household.

"81% households have already been covered with household tap water connections and the remaining 19% (3.71 lakh) households shall be covered during the mission period," he said.

He said that J&K is an all-weather tourist destination, offering a diverse range of experiences that cater to every type of traveler.

"To preserve and promote the rich cultural legacy of Jammu & Kashmir, “Writers & Artists Welfare Fund” has been created with a seed money allocation of Rs. 50 lakhs, aimed at reaching out to artists and their dependent family members who find themselves in distress. For preservation of cultural heritage, new archival repository is being operationalized and a fresh survey of heritage monuments and sites will be conducted.

Modernization of the SRS Library in Jammu and the construction of the Library-cum-Café building and Dogra Art Museum in the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex are in the final stages of completion. SPS Museum will be made fully functional, adding to the region’s cultural offerings," he said.

He said that Sufiyana School in Srinagar and the Culture Centre in Kathua are both set to be completed soon in a bid to enhance the cultural and artistic infrastructure.

LG Manoj Sinha said that there has been remarkable progress in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir as the number of MBBS seats has increased from 500 to 1,300.

"Additionally, 297 PG seats, 344 DNB seats, 143 M.Sc. Nursing seats, 1,485 B.Sc. Nursing seats, and 1,660 B.Sc. Paramedical seats have been added. Furthermore, 26 new B.Sc. Nursing Colleges and 19 B.Sc. Paramedical Colleges have been started. To provide financial assistance to needy patients for terminal surgeries, the MukhyamantriSwasthya Trust will be established," he said.

He said that the government will focus on increasing MBBS, PG and Nursing seats and will add new tertiary care services and advanced courses for strengthening the health care facilities at tertiary level.

"Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening initiatives shall be further strengthened for early detection and treatment of diseases. 10 districts are expected to be TB free by the end of year 2025," he said.

He said that over 550 disabled persons have secured employment in the government sector due to change in reservation policy and notification of posts suitable for various bench mark disabilities.

"357 SC dominated villages have been selected for development under PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PMAJAY) to provide various basic services so that the minimum needs of all the sections of the society are fully met and disparities are reduced to a minimum," he said.