Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Jammu and Kashmir is not just a piece of land but our consciousness, our way of life, and an integral part of our existence.”
He was speaking at a book release of journalist Jawaharlal Kaul’s book titled “Jammu & Kashmir: The Wounded Paradise”.
The LG said, “J&K is indeed a paradise on earth, but it was deprived of progress & prosperity for decades. Now, we are on the path of regaining its lost glory. It is not just a piece of land but our consciousness, our way of life, and an integral part of our existence which still believes in universality of individual beings.”
He added that for the first time in the history of Jammu & Kashmir, people are benefitting from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda. With the same spirit, the government is working for the socio-economic growth of Union Territory
Sinha observed that sectors like Health infrastructure, Education, Industries, Food processing, Tourism, Power, Youth employment, development of water bodies, Science and Technology, Agriculture, horticulture are witnessing ground-breaking transformation. Progressive laws have been implemented for the growth of businesses and farmers, he added.
Referring to the author’s reflection on the long industrial holiday in Jammu and Kashmir, the LG said that the Industrial Holiday is over now and Jammu Kashmir is open for business.
We are also making resolute efforts to defeat the nefarious conspiracy of the neighboring country by engaging our young population in constructive activities. The government has launched a slew of schemes for the sustainable livelihood of youth, the LG said.
The author has talked about that hope in his book- “We shall retrace our steps from the brink and the birds will return home to roost”. I must say that “The Birds will certainly return home”, said the Lt Governor.
The author, Jawaharlal Kaul described the book as his personal engagement with Kashmir, its unknown histories, issues and the optimism to rebuild the paradise.
The event was attended by eminent personalities from all walks of life including Member Parliament Shri Lallu Singh, Smt. Usha Joshi, Shri Manoj Mishra and others at Samvet Auditorium of IGNCA.