Jammu Mar 30 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed police chiefs of all districts to explore the possibility of organising Thana Diwas to improve efficiency transparency and accountability in policingSinha also said that the government has taken all possible steps for public outreach and grievance redressal in the union territoryThis was conveyed to senior superintendents of police SSPs of all districts by the Lt Governor during a live LGs Mulaqaat public grievance hearing hereSinha directed the SSPs to explore the possibility of organizing Thana Diwas on the lines of Block Diwas to improve efficiency transparency and accountability in policingIn 2020 and 2021 the administration had organised Block Divas in every block to address grievances complete projects and provide benefits to people at their doorstepsWhile interacting with the randomly selected individuals from across the UT the Lt Governor issued on spot directions to officials to take proactive measures to resolve their grievances PTI AB AB ANB ANB

Jammu Mar 21 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Union Territory is expected to attract Rs 70000 crore worth investments in the next six months JK has been looking to bring in investments in diverse sectors including tourism and hospitality and currently a UAE delegation is visiting the Union Territory The delegation reached Srinagar on Sunday to explore investment opportunities in the region following an invitation by the Lt Governor at the Dubai Expo in January this year Officials said that the Lt Governor along with Ranjan Prakash Thakur Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce and other government officials will showcase investment opportunities to the visiting delegates as part of a four-day programme focusing on entrepreneurship tourism and hospitality sectors The Lt Governor said that the JK government has already sanctioned industrial investment proposals worth over Rs 26000 crore so far and provided land to the investors We are hopeful of getting an investment of over Rs 70000 crore in the next six months Sinha said The 34-member delegation includes top businessmen from real estate hospitality telecom import-export and other sectors A member of the ruling family in Sharjah is also part of the delegation The delegates are looking for avenues where investment can be made in Jammu and Kashmir Sinha told reporters on the sidelines of a function hereAbout the four-day programme Sinha said I am hopeful that its good results will be witnessed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir Asked about the sectors that are expected to attract investment he said a clear picture will emerge tomorrow The investment is going to take place in both regions of Jammu and Kashmir in different areas and sectors he said According to the officials the Union Territory is aiming to attract new investment in industries and tourism by highlighting key opportunities and growth sectors to the delegation The officials said the delegation will also visit the famous hill resort of Pahalgam in south and Gulmarg in north Kashmir to explore investment opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector They said there will be pitch presentations by several importers exporters and start-ups in JK along with an overview of the cottage and silk industries product displays and artisan meets The programme is in line with the initiatives taken by the government towards creating favourable infrastructure for export promotion and an entrepreneurial-friendly environment the officials added PTI TAS TAS RHL HVA HVA

Jammu Feb 23 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stones of various health infrastructure projects here and said the new facilities across the Union Territory will promote social equalityThe foundation stone laying ceremony for the projects including two paediatric centres of excellence 28 maternal ICUs with 10-20 beds 20 paediatric hybrid ICUs with 12 beds and 15 paediatric wards with 20-30 beds in seven government medical colleges across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir was held at the SMGS Hospital here officials saidA memorandum of understanding MoU between Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai and Government Medical College GMC Jammu was also signed on the occasion they saidLaid foundation stone for various state-of-the-art health infrastructure projects at GMCs DHs district hospitals CHCs Community Health Centres PHCs Public Health Centres across the UT The augmented facilities will contribute towards the further strengthening of the healthcare system Sinha said in a tweetOn the signing of the agreement between Tata Memorial Hospital and GMC Jammu he said MoU with Tata Memorial Hospital for academic and technical collaboration would help in developing ultra-modern tertiary cancer care facilities and providing technical expertise to faculty paramedical staff and integration of state cancer institute into national cancer grid Tata Memorial Centre Sinha said his administration is committed to the goal of health for all and determined to ensure that the new health facilities in various districts promote social equality and its benefits reach our brothers and sisters living in far-flung areas The Lt Governor also launched a social security scheme for employees under the National Health Mission NHM and also handed over ex-gratia cheques of Rs 10 lakhs each to the Next of Kins of the deceased employees of NHM Expressing his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir the Lt Governor said the healthcare infrastructure has changed dramatically since 2014 Earlier a privileged few were enjoying medical care facilities in big cities and abroad while the majority of the population did not have access even to ordinary health care facilities he said adding with the commitment to public health we ensured high-quality healthcare for all Before 2019 there were only 129 health and wellness centers across Jammu and Kashmir However 1275 new health and wellness centers have been set up in past two years the Lt Governor said We are devoting greater attention to medical education and 1897 medical education seats have been increased in the last two years the Lt Governor said To effectively confront the challenges of human resources in the health sector his administration is also setting up 10 new nursing colleges which will go a long way in overcoming the shortage of nurses Additional AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers are being set up to meet the increasing demand for Ayurvedic and other Indian system of medicine facilities in rural and urban areas he said We are moving ahead to provide facility for online appointments and digitization of medical records of the patients he added The Lt Governor paid his heartfelt tributes to all health workers who sacrificed their lives while selflessly serving others We stand with their families Request has been made to the Central Government regarding the compensation to the remaining families of NHM employees he said The Lt Governor urged the medical fraternity to complement governments efforts to make JK Nasha-Mukt and also raise awareness about healthy lifestyle On the occasion the Lt Governor announced NHM Employees Welfare Fund and also launched Stimulated Health Information Facilitation Assistant a WhatsApp based integrated technology extension to 104 centralized health helpline and Asha Gullak App for tracking and monitoring of ASHA payments and performances PTI TAS AB RCJ RCJ

Jammu Feb 23 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stones of various health infrastructure projects here and said the new facilities across the union territory will promote social equalityThe foundation stone laying ceremony for the projects including two paediatric centres of excellence 28 maternal ICUs with 10-20 beds 20 paediatric hybrid ICUs with 12 beds and 15 paediatric wards with 20-30 beds in seven government medical colleges across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir was held at the SMGS Hospital here officials saidA memorandum of understanding MoU between Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai and Government Medical College GMC Jammu was also signed on the occasion they saidLaid foundation stone for various state-of-the-art health infrastructure projects at GMCs DHs district hospitals CHCs Community Health Centres PHCs Public Health Centres across the UT The augmented facilities will contribute towards the further strengthening of the healthcare system Sinha said in a tweetOn the signing of the agreement between Tata Memorial Hospital and GMC Jammu he said MoU with Tata Memorial Hospital for academic and technical collaboration would help in developing ultra-modern tertiary cancer care facilities and providing technical expertise to faculty paramedical staff and integration of state cancer institute into national cancer grid Tata Memorial Centre Sinha said his administration is committed to the goal of health for all and determined to ensure that the new health facilities in various districts promote social equality and its benefits reach our brothers and sisters living in far-flung areas PTI TAS AB DIV DIV

Jammu Feb 20 PTI As educational institutes reopen in a phased manner amid a decline in COVID-19 cases Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said his administration will an facilitate interactive environment that was missing in online classes He was speaking at this months episode of Awaam Ki Awaaz which he dedicated to the young achievers of the Union territory The radio programme was aired on all local and primary channels of All India Radio AIR in the UT and was broadcast on DD Kashir Education and health of children are the biggest responsibilities of the administration Sinha said adding that last year it had to prioritise health but now with declining Covid cases opening of schools and creation of happiness zones the administration aims to facilitate an interactive environment in educational institutes that was missing in online classes Acknowledging the importance of mental health especially during the ongoing pandemic more than 1000 government schools of Jammu division have created happiness zonesto provide safe and psychologically comfortable spaces within school premises where students can talk about their feelings and emotions in a confidential manner Responding to suggestions of one of the callers the LG said the administration understands the need for providing psycho-social support to students and it is taking positive steps in this direction Replying to a suggestion on steps to be taken towards a drug-free JK he said the government is fully committed towards strengthening the action framework and taking a firm stance against drug abuse besides providing practical solutions to build a drug-free society Sinha said he wants to ensure that every citizen enjoys an equal opportunity to grow and reasonable and affordable access to basic amenities He also urged the people to dedicate themselves to the betterment of society We should strengthen our faith in the goodness of mankind and inspire one and all to lead a virtuous life Let us all take a pledge today to follow the path of equality and social harmony and build a JK where all sections of the society together contribute in shaping the future of this beautiful UT the LG said Callers also gave suggestions pertaining to NCCs expansion introduction of philosophy as subject in post-graduation at Kashmir University development of Aharbal as an offbeat tourist site with better facilities promoting financial literacy and launching a special drive to facilitate delivery of financial services Sinha passed directions on these issues to the officials concerned to take necessary measures and incorporate these insights in their policies He also welcomed a suggestion for using PPP model to bridge digital divide and create an enabling environment for digital inclusion To fulfill the prime ministers resolve of making all villages digitally literate he said We have decided to launch digital Jammu and Kashmir In the coming days under this campaign the administration will work towards digital services and literacy PTI TAS AAR AAR

Jammu Dec 18 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated Adopt-A-Park programme of the Jammu Municipal Corporation which will provide an opportunity to local communities welfare associations and others to contribute in the upkeep and clean up of neighbourhood parks As many as 17 public parks have already been adopted by aware and responsible citizens at different places of Jammu city under the initiative Speaking at the event organised at Trikuta Nagar here the Lt Governor called upon individuals businesses and other organisations to adopt a park and make a difference in their neighbourhood He said peoples participation and community support is required to establish beautiful and well-maintained parks It is our collective responsibility to build a resilient ecosystem to address the challenges of climate change Conservation and protection of trees and plants is embedded in our ancient culture and traditions We must follow our ancient cultural system which propagates environmental protection and talks about our coexistence in complete harmony with the nature he noted Sinha said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made many efforts to give a safe environment to the coming generations and urged the people to make collective efforts for conservation of nature and its resources He said the Jammu and Kashmir administration is running several campaigns in collaboration with schools non-government institutions village panchayats and urban plantation committees to combat the challenges of global warming and climate change The UT administration has set a target of planting 13 crore saplings this year and this goal can be accomplished only with large scale participation of the responsible citizens the Lt Governor added PTI TAS SRY

Jammu Nov 27 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday assured full support of his administration to the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement The assurance was given by Sinha to a delegation of the JK Bharat Scouts and Guides which called on him at the Raj Bhawan here amid the Flag Day celebrations an official spokesman said The Lt Governor asked the delegation to host a set of activities as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav He also impressed upon them to spread mass awareness regarding drug de-addiction by organising programmes across the Union Territory and helping the government fight the drug menace The Lt Governor who is also the Chief Patron of the JK Bharat Scouts Guides lauded the cadets officials and everyone associated with the movement for their selfless service to the society the spokesman said He said the Lt Governor assured full support of the administration to the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement He said Flag Day also observed as Foundation Day of Bharat Scouts and Guides is celebrated across the country on November 7 to strengthen the movement PTI TAS SMN SMN