Peace Imperative for Development, Says J&K LG Manoj Sinha
News 18Peace is imperative for development, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday as he sought active participation of the people in maintaining peace and stability in the union territory and asserted that various efforts are being made to meet the developmental aspirations of the locals. Sinha made the remarks during a visit to Baramulla district in north Kashmir where he reviewed the ongoing developmental projects, an official spokesperson said. The spokesperson said Sinha termed peace in Jammu and Kashmir imperative for development and sought active participation of people in maintaining peace and stability while highlighting that various efforts are being made to meet the developmental aspirations of the people. While interacting with scores of deputations at the district headquarters, Sinha took cognizance of the demands related to various works of immediate public utility and announced Rs 50 lakh as the first installment of untied grant to all deputy commissioners across Jammu and Kashmir for taking up the same on priority and to accentuate the overall developmental ecosystem in the UT, the spokesperson said.