Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the ongoing developmental projects in Jammu Kashmir and directed the authorities to ensure that refugees from Pakistan administered Kashmir and West Pakistan get the benefits of the refugee package as soon as possible.
“Union Home Minister reviewed developmental works in Jammu Kashmir , in the meet, Shah asked the authorities to ensure refugees from West Pakistan get benefits of refugee package as soon as possible,” said an official release from the Ministry.
“The Minister also stressed on the expeditious completion of flagship and iconic projects and industrial development projects,” it added.
During the meeting, the Minister also congratulated Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for completing 76 per cent of Covid-19 vaccination target in the region and 100 per cent in four districts of the UT.
He said that all-round development and welfare of Jammu Kashmir are the top priorities of the Central government.
Furthermore, Amit Shah also directed the authorities to strengthen the Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies Institutions by ensuring proper seating arrangement, equipment and other necessary resources for the training of their members and for their smooth functioning.
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