Srinagar, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed confidence that the Jammu region is on track to fully regain peace within the next six months.
He said this while interacting with members of YPO-Global One, an international network of leaders and CEOs in business in Srinagar.
The Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a transformative era, fostering peace and inclusive development.
“We don’t believe in buying peace but establishing peace. J&K Police and security forces are on job. Soon we will completely eliminate terrorism and its entire ecosystem. With the on-going efforts, I believe the Jammu region is on track to fully regain peace within the next six months,” he said.
Earlier, in his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the strategic, multi-faceted approach for holistic development of J&K over the last five years including economic growth, sustainability, and seamless implementation of social welfare schemes.
“Our aim is to achieve faster, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. A strategic, multi-faceted approach was adopted to tap the industrial potential of Jammu and Kashmir so as to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainability and social development,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor shared the insights into J&K’s evolving industrial landscape and the emerging opportunities in the sector.
“I want the industrial growth to benefit all the citizens of Jammu-Kashmir. This is my resolve. My second resolve is to ensure that industrial growth is environmentally sustainable.
“One of our objectives is to make J&K a leader in innovation to attract investments in research, IT and ITeS. We have analysed locally available skillset and natural resources in order to promote the relevant sectors as per our advantage, ” he said.
“For the industrial growth of Jammu-Kashmir, we have focused on sectors which are the strength of the region. For example, the Tourism Sector has witnessed massive increase in tourist influx. There is immense potential in this sector for unexplored destinations, film tourism, entertainment sector, hotels and resorts and theme parks. Since we have given industry status to tourism, I am sure that the tourism potential of Jammu and Kashmir can be tapped,” the Lieutenant Governor said
Sharing the progressive policies and initiatives of the government for promoting startup culture and women entrepreneurship in J&K, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the positive outcomes of new Startup Policy which was launched in February 2024.
“So far, more than 1,030 startups have become operational in which 380 startups are led by the daughters of Jammu Kashmir. I consider this a great achievement in restoring the pride of Nari Shakti,” he further said.
The Lieutenant Governor added the initiatives taken by the government in the past few years have doubled the export of handloom and handicrafts and horticulture products are reaching to the global market.
He stated today, Jammu-Kashmir has no competition in handicraft, handloom and horticulture products.
During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor addressed the queries from YPO members on J&K’s Industrial growth.
LG asks Pak to stop exporting terror
Separatism, terrorism have no future in J&K
Srinagar, Apr 19: Asking Pakistan to stop exporting violence, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that separatism and terrorism have no future in J&K.
Talking to reporters after addressing a Sufi Conference “Noor-e-Sama” here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency said, “It (Pakistan) is struggling with its internal problems. It is not even able to take care of civil rights. It should stop exporting terrorism.”
He extended his felicitations to the Sufi Scholars, members of Sufi Score Limited, Save Youth Save Future Foundation and everyone associated with organizing a Sufi Conference “Noor-e-Sama” in Srinagar.
He said that “conflict entrepreneurs” won’t be allowed to raise their heads again in Jammu and Kashmir again. “The conflict entrepreneurs joined hands with our neighbour three decades ago and promoted terrorism and hatred for their own benefits. Their hands are smeared with the blood of innocents.”
LG Sinha said, “These conflict entrepreneurs were running a big business of terror and violence and had turned people of Kashmir into cannon fodder.”
He said that during the past few years security forces have worked hard to wipe out terror and conflict entrepreneurs from the scene. “Some conflict entrepreneurs are again trying to raise their head. I assure everyone that they won’t be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs. They will be crushed.” he added.
LG Sinha asked people to ensure that the “conflict profiteers” are ousted from the society and they should be punished for “corroborating with the enemies.” “I urge the people, especially the young generation to identify and isolate the divisive elements and ensure that such conflict profiteers have no place in the society,” he said.
“I am happy that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have understood the conspiracies that were hatched against the people by the neighbouring country and by these conflict profiteers. Youth have rejected them and are giving them a befitting reply,” LG Sinha said.
SUFISM AS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE FOR PEACE AND HARMONY
Terming Sufism as the most powerful force for peace and harmony in society, LG Sinha said, “Sufism means a way of life. It is a bond of love with the whole and a loving relationship with God. Sufism is the ultimate art of removing divisions and bringing hearts closer.”
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that the ultimate aim of Sufism is to foster the awakening in the society and promote compassion and interconnectedness. “Sufism emphasises inner purification, love, and deep relationship with the divine. The journey on this path has the potential to unite people across backgrounds,” he said.
He called for connecting the youth influencers with the campaign to propagate Sufism and establishing a mentorship program where Sufi scholars guide young people, the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor spoke on the influence of Sufism in bridging social divides, and promoting peace and harmony within the communities. “Since many centuries Sufism has acted as a bulwark against extremist ideology and Sufism’s narrative has been popular in countering extremist propaganda,” he added.
LG Sinha also recalled the invaluable contribution of saints from Jammu Kashmir in strengthening the bond of love, brotherhood, unity and harmony.
The Lieutenant Governor also emphasized on a multi-pronged strategy to promote Sufi literature and Sufi education, and make Sufism popular among the youth to counter radical ideology. Sufi teachings, music, poetry should be conveyed to the youth through videos, podcasts and social media campaigns, he added.
