Garkhal Gram Panchayat scripting a golden chapter of development: LG Sinha

Announces land, housing for poor landless under PMAY
Jammu Tawi, Jun 07: With an unwavering commitment to development and the active involvement of its residents, the Border Gram Panchayat of Garkhal is paving the way for a transformative journey towards becoming a model village. Garkhal's remarkable efforts are set to become a catalyst for change at the grassroots level. Through collaborative initiatives and community-driven initiatives, the village is charting a promising path towards heralding a new era of prosperity and growth, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated while addressing a public function at Garkhal border village Panchayat of Akhnoor.
He appreciated the District Administration for its efforts in accelerating the socio-economic development of Garkhal Panchayat.
The Lt Governor said that the poor have the first right over the country's resources. “Earlier there was no provision to provide land to landless people by the Government. We have removed regressive land laws and the Government will provide land to poor landless and a house also under PMAY. A notification will be issued soon,” announced the Lt Governor.
Government of India has allotted additional 1,99,550 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to UT of Jammu Kashmir. Of these more than 19,000 houses are meant for Jammu District. This allocation will go a long way in achieving the objective of Housing for All, he said.

He said the District officials in consultation with PRI members have chalked out a comprehensive development plan of 32 development projects worth Rs 12.19 crore for Garkhal.
A major step was taken today in the direction to provide sufficient water supply to every household in this panchayat. It is also being ensured that the small and marginal farmers of Garkhal and other border villages of the UT benefitted from the Holistic Agriculture Development Plan, added the Lt Governor.
He motivated the youth for skill development and self-employment, and further encouraged the women folks to create many more Self Help Groups with the help of Rural Livelihood Mission.

Addressing the demands pertaining to border outposts, Chenab riverfront and promotion of border tourism, the Lt Governor assured that appropriate steps will be taken in this regard.
During his visit, the Lt Governor inaugurated a training programme for Women Self-Help Groups and various other development works.
Self-Help Groups will not only help in rapid rural development but also make the individual household prosperous. The Lt Governor also laid the foundation stone for the retrofitting of Water Supply Scheme Garkhal and other works under Jal Jeevan Mission.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor handed over sanction letters and distributed wheelchairs and medical aids to the beneficiaries.