Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the people through the 21st edition of monthly radio program ‘Awam Ki Awaaz’ and urged youth and entrepreneurs to come together to showcase progressive Jammu and Kashmir during India’s G-20 chairmanship. requested.

The Lt Governor termed India’s chairmanship of G-20 as a unique opportunity to showcase the potential of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. He called upon youth circles, women entrepreneurs, tourism entrepreneurs, innovators to come together to showcase the vibrant and progressive Jammu and Kashmir during India’s G-20 chairmanship.

“This is an opportune moment for Jammu and Kashmir to showcase its cultural richness and tourism potential on the world stage,” the Lt Governor said.

He also invited suggestions and ideas from citizens for G-20 events to be held in J&K through ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ WhatsApp number My Gov J&K.

Sharing his views on the recently concluded ‘My Town My Pride’ campaign, the Lt Governor said that the Urban Connectivity Movement was celebrated as a festival of vibrant urban local self-governance.

“The recently concluded ‘My Town My Pride’ campaign was aimed at energizing urban local bodies and directing development efforts in urban areas through community participation,” Sinha said.

Awakening of manpower is the first step towards inclusive development. He said that we all have to contribute to bring a positive change in infrastructure expansion, cleanliness drive, environment protection, economic activities and green areas, lakes, rivers and heritage conservation.

The Lt Governor also shared inspiring stories and voiced several suggestions from citizens received from across the UT.

Making a special mention of Dr. Sanya Khan from Doda, who has been working dedicatedly for women empowerment and gender equality, the Lt Governor congratulated her for her special focus on inclusion and hoped that her work would inspire others to put in more effort and Will inspire you to succeed.

The Lt Governor appreciated Rankaj Sadotra of Bishnah, Jammu for providing an enabling environment to the youth club and building a bridge between the administration and the public.

“Youth engagement in villages and towns through youth clubs is creating a strong social order,” he said.

Saima Shafi of Srinagar has contributed a lot in popularizing pottery. The artist always works from an internal source of inspiration. The Lt Governor said that we must appreciate and appreciate the creativity of our artists who are an intrinsic part of our invaluable artistic and cultural heritage.

Highlighting that Self Help Groups have become important agents to bring about a change in the society, the Lt Governor said that the success story of Yasmina Jaan from Pulwama, who is the first from Tral with the help of Rural Livelihood Mission, makes us very proud. Dry fruit has become. Seller.

Noting that around five and a half lakh rural women are engaged in handicrafts, household and small scale industries, apart from taking care of their families and contributing to farming activities, the Lt Governor called upon all sections of the society to come forward and contribute. Called for the development of women power.

He said that only with social support and encouragement, the whole country would be able to appreciate and appreciate the wonderful work done by women.

The Lt Governor also mentioned about the Self Help Groups of Prabha, Asiya Bano who are doing excellent work and making their villages hubs of trade and commerce and ultimately making Kathua district a leader in furthering women empowerment.

The Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of Sajan Gupta, Nikhil Randhawa, Sohan Lal and Raman Gupta from Jammu who have been identified as outstanding agri-entrepreneurs and have emerged as role models for the younger generation.

The Lt Governor also shared suggestions received from Sachin and Raman Joshi from Jammu, Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh from Anantnag, Rashid Chowdhary from Rajouri, Mehreen Altaf from Srinagar, including measures to promote the iconic Balidan Stambh Complex, enlighten the youth with stories of the freedom movement Joining is included. Interventions for soil health management, transforming district libraries into vibrant centers of knowledge and wisdom, making school morning assemblies more attractive and setting up helpdesks in government departments with expansion of e-office.

Responding to the suggestions, the Lt Governor said that many brave martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir have contributed immensely in the freedom struggle and in ensuring the unity and integrity of the country. To remind the youth of Jammu and Kashmir of the glorious history and sacrifices, culture and achievements of great men and women, it is imperative to inspire the younger generation to contribute towards nation building with responsibility and enthusiasm.