By: Umaisar Gull Ganaie
Kulgam, Jun 14: Drawing a line, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that only police come under his control while rest of the departments fall within the domain of the elected government.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at Khudwani in this South Kashmir District, LG Sinha, said that the progress of agriculture sector is must as huge population is dependent on this sector.
Responding to a set of demands from the farming community, including inclusion of horticulture under the Crop Insurance Scheme, LG Sinha said, “You said, ‘LG Sahab, give us something.’ “The only thing I can give you are the police personnel. Rest — roads, water, power, agriculture — fall under the government’s domain. I won’t object to any development work initiated by the elected regime.”
The remark came in response to a statement of Minister Sakina Itoo. It was received with applause and appreciation for its candidness. “I have no objection if the elected government acts on your pleas. I stand with you.” The LG said.
The event marked the conclusion of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide initiative aimed at transforming India’s agricultural sector.
LG Sinha called the mission a “transformative step toward building a resilient, modern, and prosperous agricultural landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.” (KNO)
Development domain of elected Govt: LG
