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Article 370 Was Root Cause Of Disparity In JK: LG Manoj Sinha

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Article 370 was the root-cause of disparity while the terror-eco system and militancy was strong to the extent that it claimed 45000 lives and left lakhs displaced.
Addressing the Y-20 Consultation meet at Jammu University, LG Sinha said that India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.
“Article 370 has been the root-cause of disparity between the regions in J&K. Terrorism claimed 45000 lives and left lakhs of families displaced,” he said.
LG Sinha said that after August 5, 2019, a new J&K is emerging where youth are taking the front role.
Adding further he said narco-terrorism is the biggest challenge where youth and society are being targeted and steps to tackle it are being taken effectively.
He said that the youth are the biggest stakeholders in new JK and every day around 580 are youth become entrepreneurs and leading a change,” LG Sinha said.
Maintaining that every day around 580 young are emerging out as entrepreneurs, LG Sinha said,’ Individual as well as society’s aspiration can be fulfilled only in conditions of peace and young generation is eager to create a peaceful & prosperous present and future for the entire humanity.”
LG Sinha said that India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will lead the world to effectively address broader aspects of security challenges that also includes social, political, economic & environmental issues with the spirit of One Earth, One Family, One Future.

The LG said that it was the responsibility of the youth to use their collective strength for development and upliftment of humanity. “With common values, aspirations and commitment of selfless service, the youth will expand the horizons of peace, prosperity, friendship, cooperation and progress,” he said.
Youth power is the strength of Jammu Kashmir and they have dedicated themselves to rejuvenate the society and to drive inclusive development, the Lt Governor said.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 19, 2023
Prepare comprehensive plan to root out drug abuse: NC to admin

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Srinagar, Mar 3 (GNS): National Conference on Friday expressed concern over rising drug addiction cases in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the entire region foresee a doomsday scenario if the problem is not nipped in the bud.
This was said by the party’s State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar while addressing a one day workers convention of the party workers in Yaripora Kulgam. The convention was marked by threadbare discussion on various issues concerning the public and party. Prevailing political situation in Kashmir and the future course of action was also deliberated upon during the course of meeting. District Kulgam Vice Presidents Mubarak Raina, Mohammad Younis Malik, YNC Kulgam district President Adil Guroo, Block Presidents M Ayub Pala, Ijaz Shah, party functionaries were also present.
Kashmir’s drug problem is worsening with Kulgam district unfortunately taking a big hit viz a viz the drug abuse cases, Imran Nabi Dar said adding, “The addiction/abuse among Kashmiri youth has reached catastrophic levels and if no serious effort is initiated by the government agencies we are at the risk of losing an entire new generation to drugs.”
“It is a point of concern for all of us here in Kashmir, particularly in Kulgam. The first step towards stopping such incidents starts with contemplation by all of us. It goes without saying that the menace is an awful manifestation of widespread unemployment in the district. It is the time for the government to change the discourse about the drug addiction issue and start to view it as a disease rather than a law-and-order issue.”
Strife-torn Kulgam needs special attention, he said seeking a comprehensive plan to cope up with the menace. “Administration adopted a multi-pronged strategy – increasing awareness, restricting the availability of drugs, and increasing affordability and accessibility to eradicate the menace of drug abuse.”
In addition, he said the Treatment Facility (ATF) available in Kulgam for the rehabilitation of the addicts should be upgraded and augmented. (GNS)
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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

March 3, 2023
Centre’s policy root cause of Kerala’s economic crisis: FM Balagopal

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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal, during the budget presented by him in the State Assembly here on Friday, attacked the BJP-led Centre by alleging that its policy was the root cause of the economic crisis in the southern state.
In his budget speech, Balagopal claimed that the centralisation of power and disregard for states, especially Kerala, has increased in an unprecedented manner.
Launching a scathing attack on the Centre, Balagopal, also a prominent leader of the state’s ruling CPI(M), said that change in fiscal federalism that goes against the spirit of the Constitution was a more serious threat than any other issue.
“During the tenure of the 10th Finance Commission, the share of Kerala was 3.875 per cent of the divisible pool to be distributed among the states. By the time of the 15th Finance Commission, it came down to 1.925 per cent. Through this, the Union government cut down the revenue of Kerala by tens of thousands of crores,” he charged.
The minister said there is a shortfall of around Rs 6,700 crore due to the reduction of the Revenue Deficit Grant by the Union government.
“As a result of the cessation of GST compensation, there has been a shortfall of around Rs 7,000 crore during the current fiscal. As a result of the policy of the Union government treating Public Accounts as debt liability, there is a revenue loss of around Rs 10,000 crore per annum,” Balagopal said.
He said the policy of treating the liability of institutions like Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), Social Security Pension Limited, etc., which raise funds from outside the budgetary allocation as that of the state, is also limiting the government’s borrowing capacity.
“There will also be a shortfall of Rs 3,100 crore on this account. Due to the restriction on the market borrowing limit, there has been a shortfall of around Rs 4,000 crore in the resource mobilisation,” the minister said.
He said it is anticipated that the fiscal constraints in 2023-2024 will be more than that of the current year. “This is because of the anticipated shortage of Rs 8,400 crore in Revenue Deficit Grant compared to 2022-23, the loss of around Rs 5,700 crore due to the cessation of GST compensation, the resource loss of around Rs 5,000 crore due to the restriction on the borrowing limit as well as the reduction on account of the debt likely to be borne by KIIFB and the Social Security Pension company during next year,” Balagopal said.

As the state recovers from the economic crisis and is on the path of growth, the fiscal policy of the Union government will adversely affect growth prospects, he added.
Stating that Kerala is countering serious constraints, he said in the current scenario, the state cannot surpass the strict and rigid norms stipulated by the Centre.
“The taxation powers of the state are limited. The borrowing powers are also strictly restricted. We have to understand the situation and move forward irrespective of party politics,” he said.
Balagopal said the state government was not of the opinion that loans should be given to debt-ridden corporates from the hard-earned money of common people by investing it in various financial institutions.
“Our opinion is that the Central and the State governments shall carry out more developmental, welfare activities by availing more loans. But the Union government is reluctant to relax the conservative stance,” he said.
Balagopal said the Left government considers the conservative financial policy enforced by the Union government as the biggest challenge to the alternative development model of Kerala.
“But we are not ready to abandon our alternative model or its virtues in spite of the hurdles posed by the Union government. Kerala has not reached here without facing any crisis,” he said.
A significant change towards the financial developmental planning approach is required to survive this new situation that has arisen due to the curtailing of the fiscal space, he added.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 3, 2023