Mayor SMC, President J&K JDU call on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 13: Sh. Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor, Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Sh. G M Shaheen, President, J&K Janta Dal-United (JDU) called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here today.

Sh. Mattu discussed with the Lt Governor the arrangements regarding Muharram, among various other important issues pertaining to the development of Srinagar City and the welfare of people. The discussion was also held on transforming the urban housing infrastructure, besides the empowerment of SMC corporators.

The Mayor apprised the Lt Governor about the upcoming Convention of the “Indian Mayors Forum” to be held at Srinagar in the coming months.

The Lt Governor while interacting with the Mayor observed that the UT Government is continuously working towards strengthening the grassroots democratic institutions in J&K.

He advised him for making regular improvements in the working of the Municipal Corporation for ensuring better service delivery to the people.

Meanwhile, Sh. G.M. Shaheen, President, J&K Janta Dal-United (JDU) also met the Lt Governor and apprised him about the various issues of public importance pertaining to the development and promotion of tourism sector in the UT.

The Lt Governor observed that the UT Government has taken several initiatives for the development and promotion of UT’s Tourism sector, the latest of which is the launch of J&K Film Policy 2021, that would create employment opportunities for the local youth besides giving a boost to tourism.

The Lt Governor urged the visiting representatives to continue their efforts for the welfare of the common people of J&K.