Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 3: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, today expressed serious concerns over the rising unemployment and the deteriorating economic situation, particularly in Jammu
The NC leader strongly advocated for a special economic and employment package for Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing to the party workers, Sadhotra said, “The past ten years have witnessed a sharp increase in joblessness, with youth struggling to find employment opportunities, while businesses and industries are facing an unprecedented economic downturn. The economy of Jammu has been severely affected by multiple factors, leading to a significant rise in economic distress among the people.”
“Jammu and Kashmir needs a comprehensive economic and employment revival plan that includes incentives for industries, promotion of self-employment schemes and government-backed job opportunities to absorb the growing number of unemployed educated youth,” he said, adding that this will not be a charity but matter of right for the people who have been subjected to enormous suffering during the past ten years mis-governance.
Sadhotra stressed that the restoration of Statehood is crucial in addressing these pressing issues. “A full-fledged State Government will have greater autonomy to formulate policies aimed at boosting the local economy, creating employment and ensuring the effective implementation of welfare schemes,” he added.
The meeting was organized by Randhir Singh Chib, senior vice president Block Marh and Raghubir Singh Manhas district president Jammu Rural A.
Earlier, Randhir Singh Chib was upgraded and appointed as Secretary of district Jammu Rural A.
Among others who attended the meeting included Mohd Ayub Malik, Arjun Singh Raju MLA Ramban, Ghar Singh, Charan Dass Bhagat, Bapu Ji, Subash Sharma, Ch Razak, Ch Bagh Ali, Capt Joginder Bhagat, Rajinder Nath Sharma and Chain Lal.
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