Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Nirmal Kumar Singh, Financial Commissioner Housing and Urban Development Department, K B Agarwal, Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J), Dr Pradeep Kumar Sharma, state BJP spokesperson and chairperson of Waqf Development Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi and former Tourism minister Tasaduq Mufti called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here on Monday, an official spokesman said.
NIRMAL SINGH
Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Kumar Singh, informed Governor about several matters of public importance and requested him to issue directions for expediting land identification process for construction of International Airport at Jammu, release of funds for macadamization of various important roads, early resolution of rehabilitation issues of persons displaced due to various development projects, and certain issues relating to MGNREGA scheme.
The Governor advised Dr Singh to continue working towards development of the State with utmost priority to the public welfare.
TASSADUQ MUFTI
Former Tourism minister, Tassaduq Hussain Mufti discussed with Governor, besides, various issues of public importance about the work done for the improvement of facilities of various tourist destinations in the state and the conservation of Dal and Wular Lakes, which are major tourist attractions for the visitors. He apprised Governor about the need to carry out proper and planned development of the world famous tourist resort of Pahalgam.
DARAKHSHAN ANDRABI
State BJP Spokesperson and Chairperson of Waqf Development Committee, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, discussed various issues relating to public welfare, women empowerment and ameliorating a lot of the weaker sections of the society. She presented a memorandum to Governor regarding her assessment of the working of the State Waqf Board, condition of shrines under the control of the Board and gave suggestions for making working of the state board more effective and transparent in its programmes.
Governor assured Dr Andrabi that all these important matters would be given due consideration and urged her to continue sustained endeavours towards ensuring Public welfare and restoration of peace and normalcy in the state.
FINANCIAL COMMISSIONER H&UDD
Financial Commissioner H&UDD, K B Agarwal, briefed Governor Malik about the functioning of the department and the steps being taken by the department for improving basic infrastructure facilities in the cities and towns of the state and the to-date implementation status of various centrally sponsored schemes.
Governor advised Agarwal to ensure effective implementation of steps to secure decongestion in the cities, removal of encroachments and strict adherence to building bye-laws for maintaining a satisfactory environment in the towns and cities. He directed Agarwal to achieve speedy results to restore the Dal to its erstwhile glory.
V-C SKUAST-J
Vice-chancellor, SKUAST(J) Dr Pradeep Kumar Sharma briefed the Governor about the important academic activities, issues relating to infrastructural development, financial stringencies, re-organization of available staff strength and filling up vacant posts of scientific staff and academic reform.
Governor advised the vice-chancellor to take sustained initiatives for boosting research and extension activities; securing visible improvement in the production and productivity levels of important agriculture and horticulture crops and ensuring efficient functioning of all the KVKs under the university.