Srinagar June 4: Minister of state for Transport and Power, Shabir Ahmed Khan has said that government is contemplating introducing a new transfer policy in J&K to provide hassle-free transport facilities to the commuters. “Necessary process in this  regard is underway,” he confirmed.
 During his interaction with deputations from Doda, Poonch and Rajouri today, the minister said that 34 new RTC buses have been pressed into service in erstwhile district Doda for smooth transport facilities to the people.
 He said the transport facility in other hilly and remote districts of the State is also being upgraded,  adding that the Government is going to purchase more RTC buses for replacement of old vehicles in remote and hilly areas.
 The Minister said that Government is fully aware about the people’s developmental needs and added that fulfilling of peoples aspirations is the commitment of the Government. He said that various innovative initiatives have been taken up under which overall development in every nook and corner of the State gets momentum.
 The Minister assured deputationists that their other genuine demands and development needs would also be looked into on priority at proper forums.

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