Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 23: Senior National Conference leader and Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest & Tribal Affairs Departments, Javed Rana, asserted that the Chenab region is witnessing a transformative infrastructural push under the Omar-led Government.
Addressing a large meeting of general public and Party functionaries at Batote, during the first leg of his five-day tour of the Chenab region, Rana said the Omar-led government has brought a renewed and results-driven focus on the Chenab region, prioritizing the upgradation of tourism infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of essential civic amenities, particularly potable water. He noted that the administration has decisively moved beyond “symbolic tokenism” in Tribal affairs to a framework of tangible development and meaningful outreach.
“Our government is working on a multi-pronged strategy to unlock the development and tourism potential of the Chenab region. Eco-parks are being conceptualized across key locations, while long-pending potable water schemes stalled during the previous regime have been revived, many are already functional and others nearing completion,” he said.
Highlighting the Tribal welfare, Rana added that communities in the region are once again at the center of policymaking. “The biggest achievement of the Omar Government is restoring a sense of belonging among the people of Chenab. They feel heard, seen, and prioritized by an elected government that believes in delivery, not rhetoric,” he remarked.
Speaking on the occasion Provincial president, Rattan Lal Gupta underscored that good governance under Omar Abdullah has laid the foundation for inclusive growth in the Chenab region. “Development cannot take root without trust and transparency, and this government has ensured both while strengthening communal harmony, which remains the bedrock of progress in this region,” he said.
Legislator Sajjad Shaheen, emphasized the need for unity and vigilance against divisive narratives. “The Omar-led Government stands for inclusive development and social cohesion. The people of Chenab have always upheld communal harmony, and any propaganda aimed at disrupting this fabric must be defeated collectively,” he said.
Legislator, Arjun Singh Raju also spoke on the occasion. The meeting was organized and chaired by Abid Magray District president Ramban. Dr Shamshad Shan former DDC Chairperson Ramban, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell and Arif Mir Provincial secretary Jammu were also present on the occasion.
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