In connection with the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that four years ago on 5th August 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had ended the discriminatory system which harbored separatism and nepotism. He said that the government ushered in sustained peace, dignity, security, equal access to resources for new aspirations and new resolutions for glorious future of Jammu and Kashmir.
 
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at a function held at Kashmir International Convention Centre (KICC) in Srinagar where he handed over appointment letters to Anganwadi Sanginis and Sahayikas and specially fitted 2832 scootys to persons with disabilities across the Union Territory.
 
The Lieutenant Governor said that the unprecedented growth and peace in Jammu and Kashmir is a testament to the dedication, hard work, meticulous planning and implementation of team J&K and maintained that he dedicates these initiatives to the people, who are working with commitment to build Corruption-free, Fear-free and Aatmanirbhar J&K. He said the new initiatives of Mission Youth will empower youngsters, help them to become leaders of tomorrow and change makers.
 
Manoj Sinha said, we have laid a new foundation for the growth and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and have ended decades of tyranny and terror ecosystem.
 
Reiterating the commitment of the UT Administration to the service of the common man, the Lt Governor said the Government is dedicated to the ideals of social justice and equality. He said street protests, closure of schools, colleges for 150 days a year, stone pelting and separatism have ended in the Kashmir Valley.
 
Mr Sinha observed that Pakistan-backed propaganda has failed on ground and everyone is enjoying the peace which he believes as the biggest achievement.
 
At the ceremony, the Lt Governor also acknowledged that youth, women and farmers are at the forefront of advancing and improving quality of life and all round development for inclusive Jammu and Kashmir.