Javed Rana announces Rs 1 crore for the construction of Multi-Purpose Marketing Asset in Nagrota Constituency

• Voes to make Nagrota a Model Constituency with 24x7 basic amenities 

JAMMU: In a major boost to rural infrastructure and youth empowerment, Minister for Forest, Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana announced Rs 1 crore for the construction of a Multi-Purpose Marketing Asset in Nagrota Constituency. 

The announcement was made during a well-attended public meeting at Village Panj Garain in Dansal Block of Nagrota. The meeting was held under the chairmanship  DDC Member Dansal, Shameem Begum, and witnessed participation from key National Conference leaders including senior leader and former minister Ajay Sadhotra, Provincial President JKNC Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, BDC Chairman Ch. Rehmet Ali, Thoru Ram, Saraj Din, Balwant Singh and Neetu Jamwal Block Presidents.

At the beginning of the meeting, BDC Chairman Rehmet, DDC Shameem Begum Block Presidents Thoru Ram and Saraj Din apprised the senior leadership of the pressing issues faced by the people due to lack of interest of earlier government, including poor water supply, forest clearance delays, and challenges in tribal affairs.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Javed Rana said that the Omar Abdullah-led Government is committed to ensuring inclusive growth, safeguarding the rights of tribal communities, and delivering essential services with efficiency. He assured the people that their long-pending demands for improved water supply would be fulfilled under the Jal Shakti schemes, with efforts underway to provide 24x7 drinking water to every household in the region.

The Minister further assured that issues related to forest clearances and tribal rights would be taken up on a priority basis, reaffirming the government’s dedication to protecting the interests of marginalized and forest-dwelling populations.

Highlighting his vision for the constituency, Rana announced the allocation of Rs 1 crore for the construction of a Multi-Purpose Marketing Asset in Nagrota Constituency, which he said would serve as a game-changer for the local economy. “This initiative will create employment avenues, especially for the youth, by promoting entrepreneurship and providing a platform for marketing local produce and goods,” he added.

“Our mission is to make Nagrota a model constituency. Every sector will witness equitable development and youth will be at the centre of all our planning,” he said. Addressing the gathering, Ajay Sadhotra expressed strong resentment over the delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized the dual power structure and termed it a major hurdle in effective governance.

Provincial President Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, while speaking on the occasion, stressed the importance of maintaining communal harmony and brotherhood. He said the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference is fully committed to safeguarding the identity, dignity, and democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Gupta further said to the each National Conference worker to gearing up your all organizational units at the gross root level for Panchayat and local bodies elections.

Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu while addressing the gathering called upon the workers to remain be prepared to overcome the challenges of the party. He said despite strong provocation the National Conference is maintaining decorum to work for the benefit of the people.

Among those who were present included: Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Thakur Yashvardhan Singh Additional Spokesperson Jammu, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban, Ram Parshotam Sharma District President Udhampur Rural, Sunil Verma District President Udhampur Urban, Anil Sharma, Anyatullah, Rakesh Sharma District President Jammu Rural A YNC, Robin Kumar, Arunpal Singh and others.