Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 20: Hakeem Yaseen, former Minister, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Yaseen apprised Governor about various developmental and other issues relating to Khan sahib constituency. He also brought to Governor’s notice the tourism potential of areas like Dhoodhpathri and Tosa Maidan of Budgam District and shared his perspective for developing them as major tourism destinations.
Governor urged Yaseen to continue his sustained endeavours for promoting public good.
Peerzada Mansoor Hussain, former MLA also met Governor and apprised him about various issues of public importance of the Shangasconstituency including augmentation of power and water supply, education and health facilities. He assured full support of the local people for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Governor urged Hussain to continue his sustained endeavours for promoting public welfare.
Ravideep Singh Sahi, Inspector General, CRPF and Rajesh Kumar, Inspector General (Operations) CRPF also met Governor and briefed him about their respective areas of responsibility and also extended an invitation for the 81st Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on July 27, 2019 at Srinagar.
Governor appreciated the CRPF personnel for maintenance of law and order and for their role in the smooth conduct of annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Shehla Rashid, General Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement (JKPM) apprised Governor about various developmental matters and other issues of public importance including upgradation of health facilities, setting up of more National Testing Authority (NTA) examination centres in Jammu & Kashmir, Airfare regulations, grievances of Anganwadi Workers and special benefits for new industrial units.
Governor appreciated the sincere efforts of Rashid in working for the welfare of people.
A delegation of Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation led by its President, Bashir Ahmad Rather put forth various demands and concerns of the Trader’s community of Kashmir including waiving off power dues prior to 2012, rehabilitation of flood affected traders and special loan schemes for small traders.
Governor assured the delegation due examination of its demands.