Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Sunday during a press conference said that 350 out of the total 6,000 posts under PM package for Kashmiri Pandits (KP) would be filled this year.
Also completion of construction of 1,500 flats as transit accommodation for Kashmiri Pandit employees would also be completed during 2024-25.
He said that Rs 1,067.61 crore under Revenue and Capital expenditure for 2024-25 has been allocated for relief and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants.
“Budget 2024-25 reflects the needs and aspirations of the people of J&K and commitment of the UT Administration for peace, progress and prosperity. The immediate goal is to accelerate the pace of economic development in the UT and make it multi-dimensional,” said the L-G.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said development of infrastructure and basic amenities in 20 offbeat tourist destinations, 10 each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions would be done.
Manoj Sinha informed that the focus areas this year would include good governance, strengthening grassroots democracy, promoting holistic and sustainable agriculture, promoting J&K as an investment destination, employment generation, developing new tourism destinations, accelerated development and inclusive growth, women empowerment and social inclusion.
The L-G informed that development of infrastructure and basic amenities in 20 offbeat tourist destinations, 10 each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions would be done. Keran will be developed as border tourist village.
Grand entry gate will be constructed at Lakhanpur to showcase and emphasise the major destinations within J&K.
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