Jammu and Kashmir is on path of peace and prosper: Lok Sabha Speaker

Jammu and Kashmir is on path of peace and prosper: Lok Sabha Speaker

SRINAGAR, AUG 30 (PTK): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who arrived in Srinagar on 29 August 2021, met with the representatives of District Development Council (DDC), Block Development Council (BDC) and Sarpanchas of Panchayati Raj Institutions of Anantnag District and other nearby areas at Pahalgam today.

Congratulating the newly elected local representatives, Birla said that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of peace and prosperity. The Speaker added that Panchayati Raj Institutions in the UT have been strengthened and appealed to the local representatives for their greater involvement in making the democratic institutions more transparent and accountable.

Observing that the roots of Indian democracy are in our tradition, Birla urged the Panchayati Raj representatives to work towards fulfillment of hopes and aspirations of the people.

Mentioning that decentralisation of power is the key to success of democracy and development, Birla called for greater coordination among administration and Panchayati Raj Institutions so that the fruits of development reach the intended beneficiaries. In this regard, Shri Birla stressed on the importance of consensus and dialogue and said that all democratic institutions must interact among themselves and they should also device a set of rules and procedures for structured functioning. Birla also said that Gram Sabhas should meet regularly to address people’s issues.

Stating that Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous potential for tourism and export, Birla called for measures for boosting marketing and export of local handicrafts and artifacts in national and international markets. (PTK)