Seeks action against anti-national elements celebrating Pak victory in T-20
STATE TIMES NEWS
Jammu: Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI), Jammu, expressed grave concern over the damages caused due to incessant rains in parts of the Jammu region, seeking immediate compensation to the farmers whose standing crops have been damaged.
In this regard, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of its President Arun Gupta, along with the office bearers Anil Gupta, Sr. Vice President, Rajeev Gupta, Junior Vice President, Gaurav Gupta, Secretary General, Rajesh Gupta, Secretary and Rajesh Gupta, Treasurer in which threadbare discussions were held on the losses suffered by farmers.
Arun Gupta said that the incessant rains have hugely damaged the standing crops. He sought deputation of an empowered team of revenue and agriculture officers to carry out the survey at ground zero, saying the recent hailstorm too has created havoc with the farm produce. He said that the hard toil of farmers stand ruined and they have nothing to look for, except assistance from the government. He hoped the government will rise to the occasion and come to the rescue of the farming community and said such farmers, whose crops are not insured, need to be compensated fully.
Arun Gupta requested the Revenue authorities to make comprehensive assessment of losses and also appealed to the concerned authorities to release preliminary relief in terms of free rations and financial assistance till a survey is conducted to ascertain the actual losses.
Jammu Chamber also strongly condemned the celebration of Pakistan’s victory in the T-20 cricket match held between India and Pakistan in several parts of Kashmir region.
He appealed to the government to look into the matter seriously and take stern action against such anti-national elements who were trying to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere of Jammu and Kashmir.