The House today took up discussion on Demand of Grants for the Departments under the charge of the Chief Minister. These include the Departments of GAD, Home, Planning & Development, Information, Ladakh Affairs, Tourism, Libraries, Archives, tribal Affairs, S&T, IT, Hospitality & Protocol Deptts besides Culture Academy.
28 members took part in the discussion today and put forth their views and ideas.Initiating the discussion, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora raised the issues of public importance pertaining to overall development of Ladakh division and demanded adequate provision of funds for completion of ongoing projects taken up under district plan.Mr Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar called for exploring tourism potential of Lal Marg in his constituency. He also urged for revival of water transport facility from Srinagar to Ganderbal.Mr. Ranbir Singh Pathania suggested empowerment of legislators so that they can expedite developmental works in their constituencies. He pleaded for streamlining the working of Accountability Commission besides rationalising KPS cadre.Mr. Mohammad Abass Wani urged the government to take steps for welfare of PonyWallas in Gulmarg. He complimented late Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for initiating number of measures for overall promotion of tourism in Kashmir.Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Khan said that Reasi and Ramban districts are playing an important role in boosting State economy due to huge revenue generated by Baghliyar Project and Shri Mata Vashno Devi Shrine. He demanded government should ensure provision of adequate funds for overall development of these twin districts. He also demanded Aqua Transport in Salal Lake be introduced for promoting tourism activities in the area.Raja Manzoor Ahmad pleaded for development of border tourism in his constituency for the benefit of local population.
He urged to formulate a policy for providing helicopter services to Karnah and Gumgund particularly during emergencies and winter.Mr. Mubarak Gul urged the Chief Minister to approach the Centre for release of 2nd instalment of Prime Ministers Package for Flood victims. He called for early implementation of District Development Board meeting decisions for benefit people. He also demanded for release of adequate funds for the works taken up under district plan.Mr. Usman Abdul Majid demanded early implementation of Police Reforms. He expressed concern over rising number of road accidents and demanded stringent measures to be taken to curb the trend.Mr. Rajeev Jasrotia urged for strict implementation of transfer policy of Government employees by different departments. He demanded early allotment of 5 marla’s of land to each migrant family of border area.Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi demanded free and fair investigation into incidents like Handwara killings. He sought enhanced security for politicians as they face threat perception.Mr Bashir Ahmad Dar appreciated the police as well as the State Government for defusing situation in Handwara in the month of April when five civilians were killed. He called for bringing Bangus Valley on tourism map as a heritage and pilgrim tourism site.Praising the state government for raising infrastructure around Manasbal Lake, Mr Akbar Lone said a fresh impetus should be given to promote the lake as a tourism destination. He also urged the government to release pending bills due to contractors who were engaged for revamping the infrastructure around the lake.Mr Neelum Kumar Langeh urged the Government to explore the possibility of starting a cable car from Peerah to Gajpatkilla Kali Mata temple in Ramban constituency.Mr Shah Mohammad Tantray urged the Government to build road connectivity to Nadichour waterfall and Jabi in his constituency which are potential tourism places. He also asked the government to set up a centre in Poonch for youth appearing in SSB exams.Mr Asgar Ali Karbalaie urged the Government to chalk out a transfer policy for Police Department. He urged the government to throw open places like Nun Kun peak, Gurez, Mushkok and Drass for tourists.Mr Daleep Singh Parihar urged the State Government to explore the rich landscape of Bhaderwah for promoting tourism while seeking expansion of road connectivity in his constituency. He also asked the government to expedite SRO cases.Mr Abdul Rahim Rather sought better accommodation for legislators in both the capital cities of Jammu and Kashmir. He said there is a need for improving police-public interface in the state which can be done if the force adopts a humanitarian attitude towards public. He called for revision of two-year transfer policy of KAS officers.Mr. Jeewan Lal complimented the government on taking a hard stand against corruption by terminating services of 33 officials. He pleaded for opening of new police stations in the state besides sought redressal of pay anomalies in police department. He suggested for outsourcing of Tourist Complex in Bani.Mr. G. M. Saroori appreciated the Government for announcing establishment of Model hospitals in each Constituency of the State. He also demanded removal of disparities in KPS and KAS cadre.
He demanded construction of Sinthan tunnel on Anantnag-Kishtwar road.Mr. Javid Rana stressed on the early implementation of Finance Commission report in the state. He also pleaded for maintaining equal distribution of funds to each constituency.Mr. Abdul Majid Padder pleaded for release of sufficient funds to Aharbal Development Authority for ensuring upgradation of tourist related infrastructure at the scenic spot. He also urged for face-lifting of pilgrimage sites besides adequate facilities for pilgrims in his constituency.Choudhary Mohammad Akram called for promotion of tourism activities in his constituency besides providing financial assistance under Chief Minister’s Fund to the patients suffering from cancer. He stressed for adequate funds for development of Havali and Mendar constituencies.Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar said that efforts should be made to initiate dialogue with all shades of opinion. to bring peace and prosperity in the state. He demanded for promotion of Kashmiri language and suggested that Kashmiri, Dogri and Bodhi should be taught in Secondary Classes.Mr Rajiv Sharma said the PSOs of legislators must also be provided special allowances and a waiting hall in the assembly. He urged the Government to expedite construction work on Sub District Hospital, CHC Jondiya, CHC Chowki Chora and Mini Secretariat in Akhnoor constituency. Mr Yawar Ahmad Mir called for revisiting SRO 43 to include surrendered militants under the ambit of the policy. He said the lapses under the policy must be corrected and pendency rate be brought down. Mr Aijaz Ahmad Mir said the decisions taken by DDB meetings should be implemented in toto by making DDB an autonomous body. He also suggested that the Government must chalk out a general amnesty scheme for stone pelters. He also called for promotion of rural tourism.Mr Kishen Lal said the Government must focus on promoting border tourism in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the Government to develop public parks and roads in his constituency.Ms Anjum Fazili praised late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for his vision in exploring the tourism potential of Jammu and Kashmir. She said the occupancy in different hotels of Srinagar city is at an all time high. She said the government must enhance hospitality infrastructure in summer capital and also promote heritage tourism which should be integrated with local trade.The discussion would continue tomorrow and Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti is expected to reply to the discussion in the afternoon.