SRINAGAR, Aug 19: The National Conference (NC) has unveiled its election manifesto, with a focus on restoring the political and legal status of Jammu and Kashmir and promising significant benefits to the region’s residents. At a press conference in Srinagar, NC vice-president Omar Abdullah outlined the party’s key commitments, emphasizing that if elected, the party would vigorously advocate for the reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and autonomy. A key highlight of the manifesto is the pledge to provide 200 units of free electricity to every household in Jammu and Kashmir.
Omar Abdullah reiterated the party’s determination to fight for the rights of the people of J&K. He stated that the NC would hold the Government of India accountable for its promise to restore statehood to the region, and if necessary, the party would take the matter to the Supreme Court to remind the central government of its commitments.
The manifesto also details the party’s plans to bolster the public distribution system, ensuring that essential commodities like sugar and kerosene are readily available to the public through ration depots. Additionally, the NC has vowed to seek the release of all political prisoners not involved in heinous crimes, reflecting its commitment to upholding justice and human rights.
Addressing concerns about the political landscape, Omar Abdullah expressed disappointment that Jamaat-e-Islami would not be contesting the elections openly. He also appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to place their trust in the NC, expressing hope that the electorate would grant the party the opportunity to govern and serve them for the next five years.
The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory is scheduled to go to the polls in three phases starting on September 18, with the counting of votes set for October 4.
Guarantees-
1) Repeal PSA.
2) Release Political prisoners.
3) Committed to dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits.
4) Eased Passport Verification.
5) End to unjust terminations.
6) Unnecessary harassment to people on Highways will be stopped.
1)Provide 1 lac jobs to youth.
2)J&K Youth Employment Generation Act to be passed within three months.
3) Provide 6 cylinders free of cost to EWS.
4) Women entitled to free travel in all public transport.
5) Enhance marriage assistance.
6) Increase the medical allowance of pensioners to Rs 1000 from Rs 300.
7) Minority commission to be established.
8) PDS to be strengthened.
A COMPREHENSIVE JOB PACKAGE FOR YOUTH
-Provide one lac jobs to youth .
-Within first 3 months of forming Government we shall pass a Jammu and Kashmir Youth Employment Generation Act. This act will focus on creating sustainable employment opportunities for youth
-To fill-up all vacancies in government departments within 180 days and ensure policy for future
-The Job Application will be made free for all the examinations.
-We promise incentive-linked jobs under the start-up scheme.
-We promise employment in energy sector through government facilitation and incentive-linked mini hydropower generation projects including solar power projects.
RELIEF FROM ELECTRICITY AND WATER CRISIS.
-Provide 200 units of electricity free
-Transfer of hydro power projects to Jammu and Kashmir as
recommended by Prime Ministers ’ Committee
-We will implement a one-time settlement for pending electricity bill arrears in both rural and urban areas.
-To address the demand of industries, we will explore feasible ways to provide some respite in power tariffs, ensuring a more favourable environment for industrial growth and sustainability.
-We will provide free drinking water to each household.
-We shall Give special attention to far and inaccessible area of Jammu
and Kashmir and ensure supply to drinking water to them.
-We shall ensure proper utilisation of funds that come under Jal Jivan mission and plug all the loop holes that have been exploited in recent years.
-Steps will be taken to get the free power ratio raised from present 10 percent to 40 percent to augment the domestic power supply. It is to mention that the all india norms are not in so facto applicable in Jammu and Kashmir because of IWT restrictions.
STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
-Increasing FREE rice allocation to 10 kg per person per month.
-The general public will also be entitled to 10 kg rice/Atta per person
per month.
-We will review the allocation of kerosene and sugar, similar to the approach taken by other states.
-Efforts will be made to strengthen the PDS and make it people friendly
-We will Guarantee that the PDS outlets are stocked adequately and that there is a timely supply of food grains to avoid shortages.
STRONG PLAN FOR EDUCATION SECTOR
-Making higher education accessible to all.
-We shall setup a Hospitality and Tourism University
-Make Higher education for all by Creating Six Higher Education Institutions.
-Two skill universities, one each in Jammu Division and Kashmir Division
-We will Introduce a scheme to guarantee that no school operates without a qualified teacher, thereby improving education quality and creating new employment opportunities for educated.
-Modernising school buildings/ Smart classrooms
-CCTV surveillance in all schools will be mandatory.
-We shall ensure that the outsourcing of exams will be given to only credible agency
-We shall make all efforts for all engineering and medical examinations to be conducted locally including NEET and other exams.
STRENGTHENING HORTICULTURE AND AGRICULTURE SECTORS
-Take all steps with Union Government to restrict the import of apple.
-Increase of Minimum Assessment value of imported apples to safeguard domestic farmers and also have a minimum support price for apple for domestic farmers.
-We will establish a High level committee dedicated to the protection and promotion of saffron production and find causes for its failure.
-We promise to make all efforts to exempt horticulture products from GST regime.
-Set up fruit and food preservation parks in each district.
-Guarantee against dispossession of legitimate land and
ensure cultivation with production rights.
-Interest subvention on farmer’s loans taken for production purposes.
COMPREHENSIVE EXPANSION OF SRINAGAR AND JAMMU CITIES
-To tackle pressing urban issues like congestion and environmental sustainability, a more proactive strategy is essential. This includes proposing specific measures to promote alternative modes of transportation. Establishing satellite townships can significantly alleviate the strain on urban centers like Srinagar and Jammu.
-We will Ensure the regularisation of colonies in Srinagar and Jammu that have developed in recent years, providing residents with legal recognition, proper infrastructure, and essential services.
-We will develop Mir Behri Dal as a Tourist village with all infrastructural support.
-We will draft a new master plan to extend the city limits of Srinagar and Jammu.
-We will develop new residential colonies in Srinagar and Jammu and ensure that all facilities are provided to these colonies.
-We will assess the feasibility of connecting Takht-i-Sulaiman (Shankaracharya Hill,) with Koh-e Maran (Hari Parbat Fort) through a gondola system, enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism in the area.
-We will create a comprehensive drainage plan and providing a housing plan with modern infrastructure, which includes internet connectivity, smart utilities, and sustainable development practices.
-We will start river transport and Connectivity will be increased to all district headquarters and public transport will operate till late and early hours.
-We will address the improper and inefficient handling of the Smart City projects, particularly concerning roads and footpaths. To rectify these issues, we will widen roads, alleviate bottlenecks, and ensure a well-connected road network.
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