JAMMU: A delegation of NIS trained coaches, led by former legislator Sh. Vikram Randhawa called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today.
The delegation apprised the Lt Governor of their issues and said that a number of sportspersons from Jammu and Kashmir were trained from NIS Patiala and later engaged as community coaches by the government in their respective districts, adding that even after giving good results; J&K Sports Council discontinued their services without any justification.
The delegation demanded the utilization of their sports skills to uplift the sports culture in the Union Territory of J&K.
The Lt. Governor gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them that their genuine demands would be looked into on priority.
Meawhile A delegation of All J&K Christian Sabha led by its president Sh. Ashu Peter Mattoo today called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here and raised the various issues and demands of Christian community.
The delegation presented a charter of demands to the Lt. Governor which includes constitution of Christian Welfare Board, allotment of land for Grave Yard in Jammu west, allotment of housing colony and houses under PMAY, besides accommodation for Safaikaramcharis.
The delegation also demanded its representation in Political, Educational, Government, Board and commissions and also in Urban Local Bodies.
They also urged for providing benefits of various government schemes and reservation of seats to Christian aspirants in Govt. colleges and in various competitive exams.
While interacting with them, the Lt Governor assured them to examine the genuine issues projected by them for their redressal.
Meanwhile a delegation of Save Animals Value Environment (SAVE), called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today.
The delegation led by its Senior Vice President Ms Devinder Kaur Madaan urged the Lt Governor for implementation of necessary reforms to improve the condition of street animals and livestock in the UT of J&K.
The delegation also demanded the provision of shelter and ambulance in each district for rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned, abused, injured or disabled animals, besides implementation of ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act’ in letter and spirit.
The Lt Governor assured the delegation that their genuine demands would be redressed expeditiously.
Several Delegations call on Lt Governor
