After the abrogation of Article 370, several government initiatives are being taken in Jammu and Kashmir to encourage youth and bring about a socio-economic transformation.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the Guest House and Sports facilities of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar.
Addressing in 'Chanakya Dialogues' here on 'J&K - The Journey from Terror to Prosperity', Sinha said there has been a big change in Jammu and Kashmir due to steps being taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre, adding that "we are committed to bringing peace" in the UT.
Three people including a 13-year-old girl were killed and 17 others were injured after two buses collided in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has focused on the scientific improvement of farming systems and creating market-oriented policies to make agriculture profitable over the past two years.
After August 5, 2019--when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate J-K's special status and divided it into two Union Territories--30,000 youth have been provided with government jobs, 5.2 lakh youngsters have turned entrepreneurs, while 5.5 lakh women have got associated with the self-help groups and are eking out decent livings.