National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Sunday sought naming of IIT Jammu after the great Dogra warrior and pride, Mian Deedo and 40 per cent jobs in its support staff for the locals.
A resolution to this effect, moved by Rana, who is also MLA Nagrota, was unanimously adopted by Mian Deedoji Birthday Celebration Committee, comprising various socio-cultural organizations at a specially convened function at Mian Deedo Ji Devasthan Jagti this morning.
President Rajput Sabha Narain Singh and President Team Jammu Zorawar Singh vehemently supported the resolution, hoping this will receive earnest attention by the Ministry of Human Resources Development and the State Government.
Udheybir Singh (Retd.Judge), Sumant Singh, Jagdish Singh, Dhanter Singh, Advocate Pawan Dev Singh, and other office bearers of the Committee presented mementos to Devender Singh Rana, Narian Singh and Zorawar Singh.
“Mian Deedo fought for the just rights of millions and the best way of paying tribute to him would be to pass the saga of his valour and contribution to posterity”, Rana said.
He hoped that the government would rise to the occasion and recognize the great contribution of the visionary warrior by taking a decision in this regard earnestly. Such a step, he said, would be recognition of the glorious Dogra pride as well.
Other speakers highlighted the valour and selfless service of Mian Deedo and called upon the people, especially youth to imbibe the sprit and work for harmonious growth of the society.
The birthday celebrations were observed in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
On the occasion, Rana sanctioned Rs 5 lakhs under Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for raising a shed the Devasthan and Rs 2 lakhs for development of road leading to it.