Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with a delegation of civilian victims of terrorist violence and civil society members, who expressed gratitude to the government for establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

Members of the delegation, including Panchayat representatives and civil society members, traders, advocates, teachers, members of gujjar and various other communities who met the Lieutenant Governor at Raj Bhawan here expressed gratitude to the centre and Union Territory administration for establishing peace, harmony in the society and ensuring inclusive growth.

They also thanked the administration for providing them with a platform to share their views and project their issues and demands.

The representatives from Awami Welfare Forum Kashmir, Traders Federation Handwara, J&K Panchayat Raj Movement, ReT association, members from the Gujjar community and others submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor and sought his intervention for the early redressal of the same.

On the occasion, the Lt Governor lauded the significant contribution of civilian victims of terrorism, social and peace activists, PRI members and tribal community in the growth of Jammu Kashmir.

“The dreams and ambitions of a progressive society can be fulfilled only in conditions of peace. Society should be vigilant against few elements trying to disrupt peace and harmony. It is our collective responsibility to foil their efforts,” LG said.

Responding to the demands, the Lt Governor shared the efforts of the UT government for the socio-economic empowerment of all the sections of the society.
The LG called upon the members of the delegation to identify the youth and budding entrepreneurs to avail the benefits under UT and Central Schemes.

He assured all support and handholding of the young entrepreneurs by the UT Administration.

(With UNI inputs)