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Join Hands with
CONGRESS
for Peace, Prosperity
& Progress
(I)

CONGRESS FOR PROGRESS
OUR PLEDGE TO THE PEOPLE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Our Vision—A Roadmap for 2015-2021 1
1. Accelerate Job Creation, Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship 3
2. Foster Peace and Promote Inclusive Development 4
3. Strengthen Healthcare for All 6
4. Improve Education from Bottom to Top 9
5. Empower Women, Nurture Children, Promote
Social Welfare 10
6. Address Needs of Youth 11
7. Promote Welfare of Refugees, Migrants,
Ex-Servicemen, & Minorities 12
8. Address the Housing Deficit 13
9. Promote Rural Economy 14
10. Guide Urbanisation 15
11. Accelerate Industrial Growth 16
12. Promote Tourism and Other Service Industries 17
13. Create 21st century Infrastructure 19
14. Protect Our Beautiful Environment 22
15. Reform Governance 23
16. Strengthen Disaster Risk Management 25
(II)

OUR VISION: A ROADMAP FOR 2015-2021
The Congress Party proposes a roadmap to usher in a phase of
sustained economic revival and development in the state of Jammu and
Kashmir. The recent catastrophic flooding in the State has made an
already difficult economic situation more complicated and
challenging. However, we believe that by implementing the Congress
Party's vision, we will recover strongly and develop a modern
economy that will create jobs for our youth, bring prosperity to rural
areas and modernize our towns and cities. We will ensure that all of our
people have access to the basic amenities of life in the 21st century—a
good education, affordable healthcare, connectivity (road, rail, air and
internet), a steady supply of power, clean air and water, sanitation and
waste management services. To achieve all this, the Congress Party
proposes:
· A development path that is reflective of the inter-regional
diversity of J&K as well as the Congress Party's vision of
inclusive and equitable development of all regions and sub-regions
of the State.
· Congress Party will give top priority to the rehabilitation,
recovery and reconstruction process in the flood affected areas
of J&K. We will use this opportunity to 'build back better',
revolutionise our disaster management system and usher in a
modern planning process.
· Skill Development and employment generation will be a
central focus of the new government. The new government
will emphasize private sector development as the main pillar
for job creation. Key sectors for private sector investment will
include health, higher education, information technology,
tourism, power and transportation.
· Students will be put at the centre of the education sector.
Schools will have adequate resources and access to institutions
of higher education will be expanded.
· Patients must have access to affordable and quality healthcare.
Emergency and trauma healthcare will be a top priority.
· Agriculture and horticulture remain the backbone of our rural
economy. Increasing productivity and creating linkages with
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national food supply chains will be encouraged.
· Rapid growth of cities and towns is leading to a lot of pressure
on land, roads, water, and municipal services. The new
government will employ the services of local and national
urban planning experts to make our urban areas modern and
sustainable.
· Our commitment to usher in an era of infrastructure building,
good governance and equitable development as was
demonstrated by Congress Party while heading the coalition
Government.
· Speedy execution of big projects like roads, bridges, power
projects, etc., in a time bound manner needs to be assured to the
people.
· The Congress Party will ensure adequate attention for people in
particularly difficult circumstances—Kashmiri Pandits,
refugees from within J&K, other displaced people, scheduled
castes and tribes. In addition economic empowerment of
women will be a key focus of the next government.
· J&K must have a vastly improved and reformed governance
structure. Effectiveness and efficiency of public services will
guide all public sector reforms.
Jammu and Kashmir deserves an efficient government that has
a modern outlook and a concrete vision for inclusive and
equitable development for all. The Congress Party humbly
submits that given a chance, we will provide such a
government to the citizens of J&K.
We hope you will allow us an opportunity to serve and establish
an irreversible basis for progress of Jammu and Kashmir. With
this in mind, we share with you our ideas and commitments in
the following areas:
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ACCELERATE JOB CREATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT
& ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Given the need to create lakhs of jobs for J&K's educated youth,
new and innovative approaches to employment and entrepreneurship
are needed. The Congress Party commits to the following Plan of
Action: LET'S CREATE JOBS!
A Comprehensive Plan for Job
Creation: The next government will
adopt a plan to create jobs for the growing
number of youth in our society. This will
include attracting much needed
investments in various sectors, heavily
promoting skill development to make
youth more employable, supporting
entrepreneurship development and
creating modern infrastructure to support private sector development.
Transparency in public sector recruitment will be a top priority.
New Business Clusters: We will set up clusters for health, higher
education and information technology in all three provinces. These
clusters will have modern infrastructure and will attract investors with
best of class incentives available anywhere in the country. This will
create thousands of new jobs.
Focus on Skill Development: To address the huge demand for skilled
labour, the new government will sharpen the focus on skill
development and on-the-job training programmes. Private sector will
be provided incentives for helping train youth. Educated youth will
receive a stipend till they gain employment. To obtain the stipend, they
will have to enroll in a skill development programme.
Fostering a Culture of Entrepreneurship: To ensure young people
have access to entrepreneurship opportunities, the next government
will seek expert help to provide end-to-end business incubation
assistance to budding entrepreneurs. From conceptualizing ideas to
formulating business plans, seeking seed funding and product
marketing, entrepreneurs will receive support in setting up new
ventures.
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Public Sector Recruitment Policies and Procedures: In the public
sector, recruitment policies will be reformed and hiring will become
transparent and corruption free. For jobs that require interviews (e.g.,
for doctors, teachers, engineers etc.), interviews will be recorded on
video and will be available to the public to ensure transparent
recruitment. Job applicants for Class IV category positions will only
face a written test. All results will be disclosed.
Other Initiatives:
· Government will take effective steps to regularize the services
of thousands of daily wagers/need based workers in various
departments in a time-bound manner as per established norms.
We will remove disparity in wages to labour serving in various
departments in the three regions of the State.
· We will abolish taxes imposed on Pitthoo-walas, Pony-walas,
Palki-walas, who seek their livelihood by providing facilities
to pilgrims.
· The next government will review the scale of wages of skilled
and unskilled labour in Government and Semi-Government
organizations against a reasonable economic criteria and price-index.
Government will also recommend enhancing the wages
under the NREGA scheme.
· We will create required police battalions with a view to respond
to security related needs as also with a view to provide
employment to youth. We will review the existing quota of
SPOs in regular Police and also vigorously pursue revision of
their remunerations keeping in view their commendable
services.
· Our government will also further enhance the honourarium of
Numberdars, Chowkidars, Sarpanches and Panches in the
State.
FOSTER PEACE AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVE
DEVELOPMENT
The Party has an abiding faith that all issues can be resolved
through discussions and dialogue. The Congress Party, therefore,
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oriented dialogue with all stake-holders and to work tirelessly for a
dignified, peaceful and prosperous life for the people of J&K. In
addition, the Congress Party is firm in pushing forward a vision of
inclusive development in the State.
Confidence Building Measures: The Party will remain in the
vanguard in the effort to institute Confidence Building Measures
(CBMs) that will not only promote cross LoC passenger travel and
trade and people-to-people contact, but strengthen understanding
among people at all levels. The Party will ensure the availability of
banking and communication services to support normal travel and
trade across LoC, as soon as possible.
Rehabilitation of Victims: We will work for the rehabilitation of
victims of militancy in the shortest possible time-frame.
Offering a Second Chance: The Party will seek a review of cases of
detainees who are not involved in grave offences and seek their release.
Inclusive Development as a guiding Philosophy: In addition to
ensuring equitable development in the State by implementing the
recommendations of the State Finance Commission, we will make
development more inclusive by taking the following steps:
· The new government will monitor and safeguard reservations
in government jobs provided for Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes. More mobile Schools and health units for
STs will be established.
· The coalition government announced reservation for Pahari
speaking people in Jammu & Kashmir and we will continue to
support them.
· The Congress Party ensured the setting up of a welfare board
for OBCs in the State. The Congress Party Played a vital role to
make the collation government agree to the enhancement of the
quota for reservation of OBCs. Since, the government decision
has not yet been implemented, the Congress Party will ensure,
that the next government takes measures to implement the
decision. We shall also take the other progressive measures for
the welfare of OBCs. The State Government enhanced the
reservation quota for OBCs and we will include Jat community
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including Labana community in Central Services.
· We are aware of the aspirations of the Gaddis and Sippis
communities and work for their welfare so that they avail the
full benefits of ST status.
· We shall provide a special package for the development of
Kandi areas.
STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE FOR ALL
The need to upgrade and strengthen
the healthcare services cannot be
emphasized more and Congress
Party commits itself to bring
revolutionary and visible changes
in the health system with focus on
q u a l i t y, a f f o r d a b i l i t y a n d
accessibility
.
Policy on Establishing Health
Institutions: Our government will frame a policy to establish health
institutions to provide health and medical care facilities to the people at
the nearest possible locations. Each such facility will come up under a
business plan that can only be approved if adequate provisions for staff,
equipment and medicines are included.
Completion of All Ongoing Hospital Projects in a Time Bound
Manner: During the past decade, numerous new hospital projects have
been taken up, out of which many have been completed and some are
yet to be completed. It will be the top most priority of the Congress
Party to immediately complete all the ongoing hospital projects
(DHs/SDHs/ CHCs/ PHCs/ SHCs) and dedicate them to the people.
Cleanliness & Maintenance of Newly Constructed Hospitals:
Similarly, it has been observed that the maintenance and upkeep of the
already completed and functional hospitals has been put on back
burner which, besides reducing the life of the newly created hospital
infrastructure causes lot of annoyance to the patients and visitors.
Various successful options/models of maintenance, cleanliness and
day-to-day upkeep are in vogue, out of which the best suited model(s)
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Availability of Adequate Doctors and Healthcare Professionals:
Deficiency of doctors and healthcare professionals remains a
stumbling block in the delivery of quality healthcare services in the
State and it will be the endeavour of Congress Party to ensure the
availability of doctors and allied healthcare professionals in the health
facilities at all levels.
Launch of Free Generic Drug Service: It has been estimated that
about 70% of the out-of-pocket expenditure is devoted to drugs and
medicines in our country. If the goal of 'healthcare for all' is to be
realized, first step required to be taken is to reduce the out-of-pocket
expenses on drugs and medicines. Congress Party will introduce 'Free
Generic Drug Service' in the public health facilities of the State backed
by a fool-proof system of digitized 'supply chain management' for
ensuring that the drugs reach the intended beneficiaries/end-users.
J&K Medical Supplies Corporation: Strengthening of newly set up
'Medical Supplies Corporation' will be one of the measures to
streamline the whole process of procurement in the Health & Medical
Department as also effectively roll out the 'Free Generic Drug Service'
in the State.
Early Completion of Newly Sanctioned Medical Colleges: UPA
government has sanctioned five new medical colleges for the State and
it will be the endeavour of the Congress Party to immediately take up
the construction of these newly sanctioned five medical colleges and
ensure their completion and operationalization within the shortest
possible time. This will be immensely useful in overcoming the deficit
of doctors in the health facilities of our State.
Early Completion of Newly Sanctioned Cancer Institutes: Due to
growing incidence of cancer in the State, UPA Government has
sanctioned two State Cancer Institutes (SCIs) and three Tertiary
Cancer Care Centres (TCCCs) for the Jammu & Kashmir. Congress
Party will take every possible step to deliver these facilities to the
people of the State in the shortest possible time.
Fully Functioning Newly Established Super Specialty Hospitals:
UPA Government and Congress Party during its term to head the
coalition Government in the State took up two ambitious projects of
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Jammu & Srinagar. If Congress Party comes to power, these newly
created modern facilities will be equipped with super-specialists, allied
health professionals and required equipment to enable people of the
State to avail of high-quality and efficient tertiary-care services within
the State
Early Completion of Two Maternity Hospitals: UPA Government
has sanctioned two maternity hospitals for the State and both are at
various stages of construction. Highest priority will be accorded to the
early completion of these facilities so that high class and affordable
mother and child care services are thrown open to the public.
Operationalisation of 102/108 Ambulance Services: Congress Party
will take immediate steps to set up and operationalise 102 and 108
ambulance services in the State so that an efficient and robust system of
referral and emergency transport becomes available to the people of
the State.
Emergency & Trauma Care Services: Our State, due to hilly and
difficult terrain, is vulnerable to road accidents and as such hundreds of
precious lives and quality human resource is lost. Lack of adequate and
quality trauma & emergency services is one of the primary reasons
what leads to loss of proverbial “golden hour” in accident cases.
Therefore, we will strive to put in place a robust trauma care system
across the State, especially in the accident-prone areas, so that proper
care and services are made available to accident victims.
Promotion of private sector healthcare in J&K: The Congress
proposes to set up a Health Cluster in each of the three provinces. The
government will make available all basic infrastructure to private
sector health institutions. Also, we will provide best of class incentives
for investors so that not only patients from J&K can benefit but we can
create thousands of good jobs in this sector. This step can also boost
medical tourism in J&K.
Health Insurance Coverage: To provide health insurance coverage
for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, the new government will fully
implement the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).
Beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to coverage up to Rs. 30,000 for
most of the diseases that require hospitalization. We will also develop a
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IMPROVE EDUCATION FROM BOTTOM TO TOP
The overall goal will be to
provide access to quality
education right from the primary
level. Far too many schools,
especially in rural areas, have
inadequate number of teachers,
classrooms, furniture, laboratory
equipment, playgrounds or toilets.
Many schools don't often have
enough students. Access to computers or the internet is unheard of. We
must reverse this situation. In higher education, thousands of our
students have no option but to study in private colleges outside the
State.
Adequate Resources for Schools: To improve school education, a full
functional review of all existing schools will be undertaken. We will
understand the demand for schooling in the public sector and
benchmark the availability of resources in these schools. We will
ensure deployment of adequate resources according to the need. By
2018, all schools will have adequate teachers, classrooms, toilets and
laboratory equipment. All higher secondary schools will have
computer equipment and access to the internet.
Implementation of Right to Education (RTE) Act: We will review
the implementation of RTE as soon as possible. Recommendations to
strengthen implementation will be put in place by the end of 2015.
Towards 100% Literacy: It shall be the endeavor of our government
to achieve 100% literacy rate in the State. The government will
institute a concept of Model Schools up to 10+2 level to provide quality
education in each block of the standard of Navodya
Vidyalayas/Kendriya Vidyalayas. We will request Ministry of Defence
to open a Sainik School at Leh and Kargil as an additional facility for
local youth.
Making Higher Education Accessible: To expand access to higher
education, the government will engage with the universities of Jammu
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also formulate a policy to encourage setting up of private colleges and
universities. We propose to create one Higher Education Cluster each
in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. This will help families who otherwise
have to send children to study outside. It will also create thousands of
job opportunities within J&K.
Strengthen Existing Institutions: We will strengthen newly set up
Degree Colleges in the State, especially at Leh and Kargil. New
streams will be established in commerce, sciences, computer sciences
and technical subjects and we will upgrade faculty and infrastructure
facilities. We will obtain recognition for Central Institute of Buddhist
Studies at Choglamsar (Leh) as a Deemed University.
EMPOWER WOMEN, NURTURE CHILDREN, PROMOTE
SOCIAL WELFARE
Women's Empowerment for
Development: The Congress
Party will strengthen the
m o v e m e n t f o r w o m e n -
empowerment in all spheres of
life including representation in
Panchayati Raj institutions,
c o o p e r a t i v e s a n d t h e
legislature. The following steps
will be taken:
· We support thirty-three percent reservation for women in both
houses of the State legislature. A bill to this effect will be
introduced as early as possible.
· We will strengthen self help groups and create incentives for
women to join them as a means of escaping poverty. The next
government will connect self help groups to pilgrim tourism.
Products that pilgrims use and which self help groups can
produce will become a key focus of training efforts.
· We will create a special para-military women battalion for Leh
and Kargil Districts on the pattern of Ladakh Scouts.
· To ensure safety and respect for women, reserved seating for
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Giving Girls a Helping Hand: A special scheme for financial grant for
the education of girl-child below the poverty line, beyond
Matriculation, will be launched. The Government will also consider
launching a special scheme for welfare of the girl child belonging to
BPL families by providing money by way of a fixed deposit at the time
of birth. We will create a special fund for the marriage of poor girls.
Other Initiatives for Women: The pension of eligible elderly,
widows, destitute and blind persons and other physically challenged
persons will be doubled and then indexed to inflation to keep
vulnerable citizens from falling out of social safety nets. The
remuneration of Anganwari Workers and Helpers in the Social Welfare
Department and Asha Workers in Health department will be increased.
We will ensure monitoring and accountability of these workers.
ADDRESS NEEDS OF YOUTH
While job creation and skill
development will be the central
focus of the new government as far
as youth are concerned, other issues
must be addressed as well. These
relate to the quality of education and
healthcare that they have access to
and to the sports and other
entertainment opportunities they
have.
Early Childhood Development: The Congress reiterates its
commitment to a progressive education agenda that will focus
increasingly on quality from primary school level all the way to
vocational or university level. Similarly, early childhood development
must involve complete immunization coverage, adequate nutrition and
periodic health check-ups to monitor for any serious diseases.
Promotion of Sports Activities: The next government will promote
sports activities on a large scale. Each panchayat will be provided
funds to finance basic sports equipment. Subject to land availability,
playgrounds will be developed in all panchayats. The next government
will ensure all district headquarters will have an outdoor and indoor
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internationally, a full- fledged training system will be set up for cricket
and football. The government will encourage the private sector to set
up theme parks and recreation centres. We commit to develop J&K as a
top golf, ski and water-sport destination.
Keeping Youth Safe from Drugs: To counter the growing menace of
drugs, we will institute a statewide review to examine this issue and
launch a sustained programme of awareness and drug de-addiction to
protect our future generations.
PROMOTE WELFARE OF REFUGEES, MIGRANTS, EX-SERVICEMEN
AND MINORITIES
S t r o n g C o m m i t m e n t t o
Refugees: Congress has always
espoused the genuine cause of
displaced persons/refugees of
1947, 1965 and 1971 and remains
committed to adequately address
all pending demands of these
categories of people. The
Congress Party had placed before
the State Cabinet a one-time
package for the Refugees which has now been sent to the Central
Government. This package was devised by the Congress Party after
thorough discussions with refugee leaders and Party cadres. Problems
faced by the West Pakistan Refugees of 1947 will be vigorously
pursued with the Government of India. This is a major priority for the
Congress Party.
Unwavering Support to Migrants: Congress Party has also been a
strong advocate for a dignified resolution to all the challenges faced by
the Kashmiri Pandit migrant community. We will continue to support
and strengthen measures taken by the State and Central Governments
for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit migrants.
Steadfast Support to Border Area Residents: Residents of border
areas who have been displaced by firing from across the border require
our support and we have stood by them always. The Congress Party
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land to residents living within 5 kilometres of the International Border
and the Line of Actual Control. Our government will consider grant of
RBA status to residents within 5 kms of IB and LoC besides identifying
safer zones/places for those facing the brunt of firing from across the
border and provide 5 marla plots to each family. The demand of relief
of the left out families of Kargil conflict and post Kargil conflict and
built up tension on IB/LoC will also be taken up/pursued with the
Government of India.
Appreciating Ex-Servicemen: We will scrutinize sympathetically the
demands of ex-servicemen and address them within a reasonable
period of time. A separate department shall be created to monitor the
implementation of various schemes and benefits to ex-servicemen.
The Congress will also ensure for exemption of VAT on CSD items for
Ex-Servicemen. The party shall also examine sympathetically to
extend the same benefits to the Ex-Servicemen as have been provided
to them by the governments of Haryana and Punjab.
Redressing Grievances of Minorities: We will establish a Minorities
Commission to address grievances of different groups of minorities in
all the three regions of J&K. A key function for this commission will be
to ensure complaints of discrimination are registered and reviewed
expeditiously. The commission will also monitor the implementation
of schemes designed for minority communities.
ADDRESS THE HOUSING DEFICIT
W i t h i n c r e a s i n g
urbanization, land is becoming
s c a r c e w h i l e d e m a n d f o r
affordable housing is on the rise.
This is likely to become a full
blown crisis in the coming years
and this issue needs to be
addressed. The following steps
will be taken to addressing this
issue:
· Our Government will formulate a comprehensive Housing
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to all residents.
· To improve living conditions of the weakest members of our
society, the next government will implement best practice ideas
for low cost housing units for the weakest sections of our
society.
· Keeping in mind the state's geology, the government will
review Floor Space Index (FSI) norms to conserve land to the
extent possible.
· Affordable and quality housing units will be established in
other towns. These units will be allocated under strict norms
and transparent procedures.
PROMOTE THE RURAL ECONOMY
Agriculture, horticulture,
sericulture and allied sectors form
the backbone of our rural
economy and farmers are the main
assets of our society. Every effort
shall be taken to give fillip to the
agriculture and allied activities by
facilitating access to modern
techniques, equipment and
facilities, taking advantage of scientific growth of knowledge in this
area.
Increasing Agricultural Productivity: We will take up new
initiatives to boost agricultural productivity. We will promote Agri-business
Centers (ABCs) throughout the State. These ABCs, set up by
educated youth, will provide services to small and marginal farmers. In
addition, the Congress Party commits to promoting contract farming,
which can help improve the productivity of our agricultural and
horticultural lands. The next government will set up a “Rajmash
Mission” like “Basmati Mission” and “Saffron Mission” to encourage
its production. Finally, we will provide subsidies for drip and micro-irrigation
schemes.
Modernising the Horticulture Sector: We commit to making our
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sector. Making use of Central Government incentives as well as
creating awareness of modern techniques, we will revitalize this sector.
To benefit from the huge demand for improved supply chains for fruits
and vegetables, we will promote investments in efficient storage
facilities, grading and marketing of different varieties in all three
regions of the State.
Rejuvenating the Sericulture Sector: The Government will launch a
“Silk Mission” in consultation with experts and industry participants.
This mission, like the others, will be results oriented, will have
performance indicators and will promote private participation.
Other Initiatives:
· Live-stock is a major component of rural and agricultural
economy. As such, establishment of Sheep and Veterinary Aid
Centers in nearest possible locations would be the priority of
the government and a fair and transparent policy will be framed
in this regard. Also, we will use technology to tag livestock to
ensure well being and disease control.
· Dairy, poultry and sheep farming will be given a major boost.
There is no reason J&K cannot achieve self sufficiency in these
areas. As an added bonus, employment will increase through
these activities.
GUIDE URBANISATION
All developing societies
see an increase in movement
from rural to urban areas. If not
planned for, this movement can
bring many challenges. Housing
becomes less affordable, roads
get clogged with traffic, water,
sanitation and solid waste
problems grow, power shortages
become frequent. We are already
facing these problems and if we
don't act now, they will become much worse.
Urban Planning Policies: Our Government will bring in external and

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local experts to develop a framework of policies for urban
development. Under this, we will develop Greater Jammu and Greater
Srinagar as modern cities that are economically and environmentally
sustainable. New satellite towns near these two cities as well as
residential developments in major towns will be developed.
Intelligent Traffic Management: To decongest roads, we will create
intelligent traffic management systems, heavily promote rapid mass
transit systems, build hi-tech, multi-story parking lots and create
pedestrian walkways for greater and easier mobility. Traffic lights will
be installed in all district headquarters. To enforce discipline, cameras
will be installed at major intersections.
Sustainable Municipal Services: Municipal services in cities and
towns will be revamped. Clean water, sanitation and closed-system
solid waste management will become the focus of activity for
municipalities. Chronic funding problems will be addressed, partly by
instituting user fees that are the norm in modern societies. To reduce
the pressure on existing power systems, use of solar power will be
heavily promoted. Standards for clean drinking water will be reviewed
and updates about the quality of drinking water will be regularly shared
with people.
ACCELERATE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
It is important that we
realize the full potential of
industrial growth if we want J&K to
be a modern state. For this, we need
to review our industrial policy
framework and focus more on ways
in which it is easier for business to
commence and sustain operations.
We will need to cut red tape and
unnecessary regulations and ensure
that any incentives for the private sector are easily availed without
corruption or unnecessary delays.
Investment Committee: We will set up an Investment Committee in
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investment proposals.
Industrial Development Policy: Devise a comprehensive policy for
industrial development, particularly in the small-scale sector, seeking
among other things, concessions that have been granted in the package
for North Eastern States.
New Industrial Estates: We will set up mini-industrial estates in
different parts, especially, in backward areas for setting up of industrial
units and to create job-opportunities in private sector in rural areas.
Cutting Red Tape: We propose to restructure operations at the
Lakhanpur toll plaza. Vehicle scanners will be installed and the toll
plaza will be fully automated within the first year of the next
government. This will speed up movement of goods and help grow
J&K's economy and improve job opportunities for our youth.
PROMOTE TOURISM AND OTHER SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Tourism and other service
industries like handicrafts and
information technology have great
potential to help J&K grow and also to
employ thousands of youth. While
tourism has been a mainstay of J&K's
economy, it has great potential to grow
further. Other service industries are
lagging and present a big growth
opportunity.
Expanding Tourism Options: The Congress Party commits to
identifying more scenic areas with special emphasis to develop areas
which have so far remained under-developed. The Party also envisages
putting in a sizeable effort to bring all the tourist places in Jammu and
Kashmir State to the notice of international community, through a
special drive. Special attention will also be focused on Pilgrim
Tourism, Winter Sports, Golf and fishing (Angling) tourism, Heritage
Tourism and Border Tourism. We will open more areas for tourism in
the interior of Ladakh and Kargil.
Improving Tourism Infrastructure: The government will work for
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areas in Doda, Zanskar and Nobra for the promotion of tourism in three
regions of the State. Air connectivity of Kargil with Delhi, Srinagar and
Jammu will be strengthened. We will promote private participation in
development of tourist accommodation in Jammu province with
modern & hi-tech facilities especially in Patnitop, Sanasar, Rajouri,
Billawer, Poonch and Chenab Valley. We will establish a Golf Course
at Lal Draman, Doda and create tourist amenities at Bhalessa, Padri,
Gurdanda, Sinthan, Chingam, Dessa, Banihal. Also, Machail, Padder
will be developed as a pilgrim tourism destination. We will also
develop lake tourism at Surinsar and Mansar in Jammu.
Strengthening Tourism-related Institutions: Twelve Tourism
Development Authorities were created in 2006-07 in the State
with an assured funding of Rs 20.00 Crores each under PMRP
for creation of infrastructural facilities. Two tourism
development authorities, viz., Bhaderwah Development
Authority and Kishtwar Development Authority were set up
during 2006-2008. Many projects have been executed and
recently some more were sanctioned by the Central
Government. Basic tourism infrastructure has been created at
all the destinations under new Tourism Development
Authorities and now there is also a pressing need to
concentrate on the following:
· To work out innovative revenue models for proper
maintenance of the assets so created and delivery of world
class tourist services.
· To launch a creative promotion and publicity campaign for
selling the existing and new destinations developed in all the
regions of the State.
· Training of local youth in hospitality and catering skills will be
made a thrust area to enable them to earn a dignified
livelihood.
· To encourage private participation in the development of
tourist amenities, including accommodation at the
identified/new tourist destinations.
Boost to the Handicrafts Sector: The government will focus on
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Credit facilities in this sector shall be enhanced and simplified. We will
strengthen the linkages between the handicrafts sector and tourism and
also provide aggressive support for marketing products outside the
state.
Safeguarding Welfare of Artisans: We will promote the welfare of
artisans by establishing direct-to-market mechanisms for their
products. By cutting out middlemen, we will enhance incomes of
artisans and preserve our cultural heritage.
CREATE 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE
I n f r a s t r u c t u r e
development will underpin
e c o n o m i c g r o w t h a n d
opportunities in J&K. Key
infrastructure sectors such as
power, water, roads, railways,
and information networks have
not kept up with the demands of a
growing population. Insufficient
infrastructure development has
slowed J&K's economic and job creation progress. It will now be our
endeavour to create the infrastructure that our society needs in the 21st
century.
· Power: Power sector holds key to economic self-reliance of the
State and our Party in its earlier stint of two and a half years laid
unprecedented thrust on this vital sector. Not only that the
ongoing hydel projects were completed with alacrity and
seriousness, rather a roadmap for harnessing the hydro-electric
potential of the State was also laid out. Many new projects
were identified or taken up for execution. Even Central
Government was goaded to complete the ongoing projects
which have been missing the timelines for years.
· Innovative ways like International Tariff-Based Bidding and
creative frameworks like Chenab Valley Power Projects
Corporation (CVPPC) were introduced. We feel there is a need
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most priority will be to concentrate fully on the setting up of
new power projects in order to make Jammu & Kashmir a
power-surplus State, in addition to creating employment
opportunities for the youth.
· Chenab Valley region, having the highest potential of hydro-power
generation, will remain the focal point for setting up of
new hydro-power projects.
· Besides, possibilities of setting up of Thermal Power plants
will also explored with earnestness. Solar Power generation,
wherever feasible, will also be given due attention.
· We will harness hydro-electric power resources including in
the Chenab basin. The Baghliar project, inaugurated by the
Hon'ble Prime Minister recently, has shown the way forward
as this project will not only yield 450 METs of power, but it
will add Rupees 900 crores annually to the State revenue.
· It shall be the endeavor of our government to provide regular
and uninterrupted electricity supply to all and shall also revisit
the tariff rates besides considering subsidized power supply for
agricultural purposes. To create a safe and reliable electricity
network, HT-LT improvements will be undertaken throughout
the State by 2017. The Congress Party commits to reducing
transmission and distribution losses from more than 62% to
20% by the end of 2018. This will greatly improve availability
of power.
· We will set up the Puga-Geo-Thermal Power Project in Leh
District which will fulfill requirements of Ladakh and other
regions of the State. The new government will sanction power
projects at Bogdang, Sasoma, Tangste, Kumdok and Hanu,
under IPP in Ladakh region. We will install 2.5 MW Solar
Power Projects each for Zanskar in Kargil District and Nobra
in Leh District.
Water and Sanitation: Our government will provide safe drinking
water to all within 5 years. We will launch a sustained sanitation drive
throughout the State to ensure public health and hygiene, especially in
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springs, glaciers will be developed. Groundwater exploration
will be increased. We will also set up the J&K Glacier Study
Group, which will focus on tracking impact of climate change
on our glaciers and provide data on water availability in the
State.
· J&K lacks a modern early warning system for floods. The
Congress Party commits to establishing such a system after
learning from the experiences of other states.
· To encourage conservation of power and filtered water, we will
provide subsidies for solar power pump sets to users of
groundwater.
Roads/Bridges/Tunnels: It shall an endeavor of our government to
provide connectivity to all localities in the State.
· We will expedite road widening of national highways,
especially close to entry and exit points of major towns. This
will greatly reduce traffic congestion and improve productivity
of businesses and workers. Road widening in all district
headquarters will be completed by 2016.
· We will construct important bridges at places like Shachay
Takna, Yrama and Rongdo in Nobra (Ladakh) to connect
hitherto unconnected villages.
· The new government will construct tunnels over Khardung-La
to facilitate all-weather traffic over the pass.
· We will put in strenuous efforts to construct a tunnel at
Rajdhani Pass and ensure all-weather access to Gurez Valley,
Singhpora-Vailoo, Chhatragul-Bhaderwah, Desa-Kopram,
Dori-Dager to Sunderbani, Sadhna Top- Poonch to Uri and a
road link from Pahalgam to Panikhar (Kargil).
Rail. It shall be our priority to vigorously pursue the railway project
between Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch and also take up rail connectivity to
Chenab valley. We will pursue construction of a railway line between
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) to Leh via Rohtang-La, for which a
survey has been approved. The Party will ensure timely completion of
the Katra-Banihal rail link.
· Air: We will continue to advocate the expansion of Kargil
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pursue setting up of small runways/air strips at Kishtwar,
Rajouri, Poonch and other similar places for promotion of
tourism in the State.
PROTECT OUR BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT
J&K is fortunate to have
been bestowed with world class
natural beauty and water resources.
It is sometimes easy to forget how
i n v a l u a b l e t h i s b e a u t i f u l
environment is to our sustenance
and progress. Unfortunately,
economic development has often been seen at conflict with
environmental protection. The Congress Party believes that J&K's
beautiful environment is our richest resource that must be utilized
sustainably and go hand in hand with economic development.
· We will make all out efforts to retrieve the lakes like Wular,
Dal, Anchar, Manasbal, Nigeen, Mansar, Surinsar and other
un-explored and undeveloped lakes in the three regions of the
State. The work creating an artificial lake in Jammu will be
executed expeditiously.
· Conservation of wet-lands shall also receive due attention,
including Gharana in R. S. Pura. Further, a concerted effort will
be made to exploit the navigational potential of river Jhelum
from its source to its end and Chenab river and improve flood-management
in the State.
· We will review our Forest Policy with a view to strengthen
infrastructure and modernize this precious asset to make it
socially beneficial, economically productive and
environmentally sustainable.
· To control pollution and to ensure clean air, sales tax and VAT
concession will be provided to 2-wheeler and 3-wheeler
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REFORM GOVERNANCE
I t i s n o s e c r e t t h a t
corruption, lack of accountability
and limited transparency has
created much anger against our
governance system. Unless serious
reforms are undertaken, the noblest
intentions will remain unfulfilled.
The Congress Party will also push
for “power to the people” by
strengthening institutions of local
self governance. In addition, administrative and police reforms will be
key to J&K's progress in the 21st century. Widespread adoption of
technology in government institutions and processes will facilitate
transparency and efficiency.
Strengthening Institutions: We are committed to strengthen key
institutions including the State Accountability Commission (SAC), the
State Information Commission (SIC) and the State Vigilance
Commission (SVC). We will bring legislation to empower the SAC to
take suo mote cognizance of serious allegations of corruption against
public representatives and officers. We will also review the recent
changes to rules governing the operations of the SIC to empower this
institution. All three institutions will be fully funded and staffed to
make sure they provide the basis for clean and good governance in
J&K.
Deepening Process of Decentralisation: The Congress remains fully
committed to the comprehensive devolution of power to all three
regions of the State, so that the people of the State would be free to
realize their full potential. When elected to serve, the Party will
constitute two fully empowered Regional Councils, one for Jammu
and the other for Kashmir. Also separate Development Councils
operating under the umbrella of Regional Councils, one for Chenab
Valley and another for Peer Panchal Valley will be set up. The Party
will also constitute Development Committees for hilly areas of
Kashmir region.

Strengthening Democratic Processes: The Congress Party
remains committed to introducing a bill in the new legislative
assembly seeking constitution of delimitation commission for
delimiting the Assembly constituencies as per the law. Also, it was
after a great struggle by the Congress Party that the main features
of the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India were
incorporated into the J&K State Panchayati Raj Act. After the
elections to the J&K Legislative Assembly are held, the first
priority will be to strengthen and fully establish all the remaining
tiers of Panchayat Raj System including their financial stability by
way of setting up of Finance Commission for Panchayats.
· It is also an imperative for the Congress Party to hold
elections to the Municipal Corporations and other local
bodies in the State. Congress Party regrets to place on
record that despite strenuous effort, the Congress Party
could not succeed to persuade our coalition partner to
organize elections to the local bodies so far. It will,
however, remain a priority area for the Party.
Reforming the Administration: Administrative reforms will be a
top priority. The focus of these reforms will be to make the
administration people friendly and accountable to public needs.
This will include efficient, transparent, and time-bound delivery of
public goods and services including ration cards, driving licenses,
birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, LPG connections
etc.
· We will consolidate and strengthen the administrative units
created by the coalition government in all the three regions
of the State. Areas that were left out during the process of
creating new administrative units will be given due
consideration.
Instituting Police Reforms: The police department needs major
reforms. The government will review good practice examples from
other states and also international examples to convert the police
force into a police service. Citizen safety and dignity will be at the
top of the agenda. The next government will introduce strict
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measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in the police
and also focus on lessons of experience from around the world in order
to curb malpractices in the police department.
Adoption of Technology: Widespread adoption of technology in all
government functions will be a commitment of the Congress Party to
the people of J&K. We will use technology to monitor implementation
of the Public Services Delivery Guarantee Act as well as for
maintaining revenue records and for other government functions.
STRENGTHEN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
Congress Party will give top
priority to the rehabilitation, recovery
and reconstruction process in the
flood affected areas of J&K. We will
use this opportunity to 'build back
better', revolutionise our disaster
management system and usher in a
modern planning process. The
Congress Party will adopt a vision based on national and international
experience to build a safe and disaster-resilient J&K.
· The next government will emphasise prevention, mitigation
and preparedness to generate a prompt and efficient response at
the time of disasters.
· In line with the Hyogo Framework of Action 2005-15, the
Congress Party will ensure that entire process of Disaster
Management will place communities at the centre of disaster
risk management. Governmental and nongovernmental
agencies will be involved as stakeholders in building a more
reslient and sustainable J&K.
· We will ensure updated disaster management legislation and
protocols are in place within the first six months of the new
government.
· The Congress Party will commission a full-scale vulnerability
assessment to ensure all natural disaster risks and potential
impacts are identified and provisioned for. As a complement to
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database of all settlements to ensure any future rescue and
relief operations are performed transparently, effectively and
efficiently.
· The new government will develop specific flood management
and earthquake management plans, which will include a full
review of land use patterns, illegal constructions, and master
plans for urban and semi-urban areas.
· The recent disaster has shown that unsustainable land use
practices contributed greatly to human and economic losses in
J&K. The next government will pass legislation to lift barriers
to vertical expansion across the State. We will put in place
policies that will ensure new buildings are built according to
modern codes so that earthquakes and floods don't pose a
serious threat even as we economise on land use by
constructing taller buildings.
· As discussed earlier, preserving our water bodies as well as
other fragile natural environments will contribute to
sustainable development. These will also help with reducing
the risk of natural disasters. The next government will focus a
lot of attention on reviving our water bodies and restrict
construction activities in fragile ecological zones.
· The over- dependence on Central Government for funds is
unhealthy for any State. This too was highlighted by the recent
flood disaster. In this context, the next government will ensure
that any central funding for disaster management will be
matched by the State Government from its own resources over
time.
· Finally, the next government will create awareness about all
aspects of disaster risk management, including the need for
exploring insurance options for private and public property. We
will also explore feasible agricultural and horticultural
insurance programmes that can be supported by the next
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MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COALITION
GOVERNMENT
Employment
· Recruitment process set into motion for filling up of 72,000
vacancies – 56,720 appointments ordered.
· Under UDAAN Scheme -
o So far 1070 candidates trained and 2000 undergoing training with
various corporates, 550 offered jobs.
o Partnership with top corporate – Tata CS, HCL, Cognizant,
Accenture, Religare, Yes bank etc. in private sector and Canara
Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, ONGC, NTPC and others in Public
sector.
· Under SKEWPY –
o 3000 industrial units setup and 13000 youth provided
employment.
o 350 entrepreneurs assisted under YSLS (Loan scheme).
· 1 lakh youth provided jobs and 1 lac more in offing.
· 2500 entrepreneur units established.
· 143 employment fairs organized, while 301 counseling sessions
held covering 10964 youth through DECC.
· 13.50 crores man-days of employment generated under
MGNREGA.
· Under Voluntary Service Allowance Scheme, 52374 youth
provided allowance worth Rs. 87 crores.
Social Welfare
· Per Month relief to physically challenged persons enhanced to Rs.
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crores under Integrated Social Security Scheme.
· Widow, Old aged and disabled persons relief enhanced.
· Relief under NFBS enhanced from Rs. 10000 to Rs. 20000 one
time.
· 1505 orphans destitute children and women are being provided
free boarding and lodging in 36 Bal Ashrams and Nari Niketan
Kendras.
· 3049 AWS have been added under ICDS Scheme.
· Honorarium of Anganwari workers enhanced.
· Indira Gandhi Matritva Sehyog Yojana launched.
· 16500 beneficiaries provided Rs. 8 crores under IGMSY.
· 5 districts covered under Rajiv Gandhi scheme for empowerment
of Adolescent Girls, 92186 provided benefits.
· 6 Gujjar & Bakkarwal, 3 Pahari Girls Hostels and 1 Gaddi & Sippi
Hostel established.
· 1100 women covered under EWS scheme.
Health Sector
· J&K awarded no. 1 status in primary health care sector.
· At present, there are 22 District Hosp., 84 SDHs, 637 Allopathic
Dispensaries, and 2265 Sub Centers. The total bed strength at
present is 7882 beds.
· 2 Super Specialty Hospitals and 2 Medical College Hospitals, 2
Maternity Hospitals added.
· Considerable improvement in most of the health indicators.
· Intake in MBBS seats increased to 400 in the state to overcome
shortage of doctors and para-medics.
· New 676 health sub centers sanctioned.
· Bed capacity increased in various hospitals.
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· New High-tech machinery/equipment provided in different
hospitals and medical care institutions including CT scan, MRI and
dialysis.
Education
· Literacy rate increased to 79%.
· 2 Central Universities, 2 Campuses, 6000 schools, 50
Polytechnics/ITIs set up.
· 2521 schools upgraded, 16475 buildings constructed.
· 45380 schools covered under mid-day meals.
· 26633 youth provided employment in Education department.
· 16000 youth provided training in different skills outside the state.
· Various teaching staff promoted, additional posts created.
· 53 colleges covered under ICT mission and provided internet
facilities.
Youth Services &Sports
· Phys. Education College at Ganderbal approved at a cost of Rs.
30.39 lakhs.
· Multi-facility Sports Complex 'Gindun' at Rajbagh established.
· 1261 play fields developed at cost of Rs. 14.23 crores.
· National Events in various sports and games organized.
· State won 50 Gold, 82 Silver and 88 Bronze medals in National
School Games.
· 413 Panchayat Play fields and 14 Block Panchayat Play fields
developed.
· 1225 competitions at Block and District levels held .
· Construction of synthetic turf for Football at TRC Ground,
Srinagar launched.
· Various stadias being established, upgraded and revived.
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Rural Development
· Panchayati Raj revived.
· Powers from 14 Departments devolved to the Panchayats.
· 13.50 crore Man-days of employment generated under
MGNREGA.
· 84594 dwelling units constituted under IAY & 41460 upgraded.
· 28694 self-help groups assisted with Rs. 39.12 crores subsidy.
· 31969 un-employed youth provided assistance under SGSY.
· 271682 sanitation units constructed.
· 150 model villages completed.
· UMEED Scheme launched targeting 9 lakh women.
Agriculture &Horticulture
· Production of rice, wheat, pulses increased considerably.
· Production of fruit increased by around 4,5 lakh tones.
· Rs. 372.18 crores National Saffron Mission launched.
· Poultry, cattle, fisheries and sericulture sectors given considerable
fillip.
· 16 Agriculture Business centers established.
· Organic Farming being popularized.
· 1,237 vermi compost units established.
· 5.35 lakh Kissan Credit Cards distributed.
· 370 Mushroom units set-up.
Animal and Sheep Husbandry
· Milk production increased by 25%.
· 1.53 lakh cross bred female calves added.
· Genetic up-gradation of local cattle initiated.
· Poultry production increased by 500 farms.
· Wool, poultry and mutton production increased considerably.
· Livestock insurance scheme introduced.
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· Online Birth and Death Registration and Building Permission put
online and e-tendering system introduced.
· New Acts introduced in the system, building bye-laws for
Municipalities/urban local bodies notified.
· Traffic signals installed in capital cities.
· Colonies for economically weaker sections under development.
· Rs. 34.28 cr. Sewerage Treatment Plants at Jammu commissioned.
· Rs. 11 crores Habitat Centre at Srinagar made functional.
· 3,000 street lights installed in capital cities.
· Master Plans for various major townships have been finalized.
· 150 buses purchased under Urban Transport, JNNURM.
· Solid Waste Management projects are under execution in major
towns at a cost of Rs. 25.34 crores.
· 214 drainage projects under execution.
· New colonies are being established in Kashmir.
· 3,289 dwelling units completed under BSUP and IHSDP.
· Modern slaughter houses being established.
· 7 STPs commissioned by LAWDA.
· Bus stands in 11 towns being developed at an estimated cost of Rs.
31 crores.
· Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Srinagar and Jammu Cities
finalized.
Tourism
· Tourist influx to the state crossed 10 lakh per annum mark,
pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji crossed 371,649 till Jan
2014 and 3,53,969 to Shri Amaranthji in 2013.
· 80,000 people got employment in tourism allied activities.
· 5232 youth trained in Hotel Management activities.
· 87 tourism development projects sanctioned.
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· Conservation of Mubarak mandi intensified.
· Trans Himalayan Centre at Leh started.
· J&K Golf Development Auth. created, Sidhra Golf Course
commissioned.
· Mega circuits, one each in three regions of the state put to central
funding.
· Shrine Boards set up for Sukrala Devi and Mata Balasundari.
Forest
· IPDV Award awarded to Forest Department for afforestation of
degraded forests.
· J&K State Forest Policy adopted.
· Wullar Conservation Management Authority Constituted.
· CAMPA opertionalized and 13,231 hectares covered under
plantation, 103.41 lakh plants planted.
· Eco-tourism given a fillip.
· Timber import liberalized.
· 23 gama units established to protect forest wealth, Forest research
units established.
· State Board for wildlife constituted.
· Remote sensing and GIS projects initiated.
· New environment parks established.
· 2,785 fishermen families provided Rs. 50,000 each for
construction of low cost houses.
· Trout Feed Mill at Manasbal commissioned.
Industries & Commerce
· 4,879 Industrial Units established providing employment to
54,382 persons.
· 600 tonnes per day capacity Cement Plant launched at Khrew and
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· Export Development centre completed at Srinagar Haat.
· Office of Director General, Foreign Trade setup.
· Craft Museum, Geo Technical lab setup.
· New industrial estates being developed; stipend of elementary
trainers enhanced.
· 1 lakh artisans provided registration cards; loan slab enhanced.
· Patent Status obtained for 6 crafts of Pashmina, etc.
· Modern carpet looms developed and distributed to 4,000 poor
weavers.
· 10 handicrafts clusters approved under comprehensive handicrafts
development projects and 10 handloom clusters approved.
Power
· Per capita consumption rose from 742(2007-08) units to 946 units.
· Energy deficit declined and distribution improved.
· Plans drawn to add 10,000 MW during the 12th and 13th FYP.
· Enhancement in self-generation by 200%.
· New Power projects started – Ratle, Bhagliar, Parnai, Kalani. 900
MW projects stand commissioned.
· 1,750 Power projects started.
· 1,000 MW thermal power plant on allocated coal block in Orissa in
offing.
· 37,700 solar lights distributed.
· 18,000 Ckt. Km lines added, 2500 MW transformation capacity
added by creating new grid stations and augmenting existing ones.
· Transformer damage rate declined considerably.
· 30 towns in the state taken up under R-APDRP at a cost of Rs.
1,900 crores.
· Electrification of un-electrified/de-electrified/partially electrified
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crores. This would cover 98% population of the state. 1,400 MW
power projects launched.
· HT/LT improvement scheme launched in rural areas.
· AT&C and T&D losses reduced considerably to 64 %.
· Revenue deficit declined by Rs. 700 crores.
· Revenue realization touched 1,700 crores against Rs. 1,414 crores
last year.
Roads and Bridges
· 84 kms historical Mughal road commissioned.
· 15,000 kms road black topped, 19,000 km made fair
weather/shingled.
· 10,000 kms road constructed.
· 25 major road schemes completed under CRF.
· 265 bridges completed, including 4th Tawi bridge.
· Flyovers in Srinagar from Jahangir Chowk to Rambagh in Srinagar
and from Bikram Chowk to Satwari in Jammu in full swing.
· Tawi Artificial Lake launched.
· 1,148 habitations connected with highways.
· 709 road schemes completed under PMGSY.
Water Supply
· 28 lakh people provided safe drinking water.
· 1,050 water supply schemes completed, 10,000 hand pumps
drilled and 45 treatment plants completed and 6 major water supply
schemes being augmented at a cost of Rs. 70.42 crores under
UIDSSMT.
· J&K Water Resources Regularization and Management Act, 2010
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· 45 treatment plants completed and 169 going on.
· Two new projects of 10 MGD each namely – WSS Tangnar and
WSS Sukhnag –Phase-I approved for Srinagar costing Rs. 168
crores.
· 4,759 Village Water and Sanitation Committees constituted.
· Restoration and Modernisation of Ravi Canal and its Distributaries
system costing Rs. 62.27 crores sanctioned.
· 130 major irrigation schemes costing Rs. 732.52 crores submitted
to GOI under AIBP.
· 28 flood protection works costing Rs. 370.60 crores sanctioned.
Information Technology & Solar Technology Sector
· IT parks established at Ompora, Budgam.
· E-procurement system launched in various departments.
· E-courts, e-municipalities, e-Hospital, e-treasury system put in
place. Mother & Child tracking system introduced in Health
Department.
· 900 common Service Centres known as Khidmatcentresest.
· Digitalization of Ration cards in CAPD taken up in hand.
· Bio-metric Attendance System introduced in Civil Secretariats.
· State Optical Data Infrastructure Project sanctioned.
· Human Genetic council cum-Research Centre est. at Jammu
University.
· 194 villages and 15 hamlets provided 85000 solar lights.
· 22,000 solar lanterns distributed, 210 solar street lights installed.
· 53 Solar Power Plants set up and 37 coming up.
· Solar Park being commissioned at Aharbal, 8 energy parks
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mode.
Revenue
· Settlement Organization re-organized, work in progress on war
footing.
· Records of 800 villages computerized; 11 modern record rooms
completed.
· Various services of Revenue Department. Brought under PSGA.
· 1,465 Kashmiri Pandit Migrant Youths provided employment in
Kashmir Valley, more in offing.
· Monthly cash relief for KP families enhanced to Rs. 6,600 pm.
· Hajj House constructed at Jammu.
· Relief of Rs. 315.86 crores provided for restoration of damaged
infrastructure and private property.
Home
· Security and Law & Order situation improved perceptibly.
· 71% decline in violence incidents.
· Security forces relocated and bunkers removed from cities.
Finance Department
· Continuous increase in GSDP at constant prices.
· Per capita income increased by 17.86%.
· Rs. 10,000 cr. Capital expenditure taking place in J&K.
· New Toll Post at Lakhanpur commissioned.
· Toll Plaza at Naagri, Kathua, constructed.
· 6th pay commission benefits to employees and released arrear
installments.
· Enhanced allowances of employees like, DA, HRA, COLA, etc.
· Honorarium of Nambardars & Chowkidars enhanced
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Planning &Development
· 14 flagship programs being implemented in various sectors.
· 142 Centrally Sponsored Schemes under third party monitoring.
· Results Performance Documents introduced in various
departments.
Public Empowerment
· Enactment of Public Services Gaurantee Act, Right to Information
Act and reconstitution of Accountability Commission, constitution
of Vigilance Commission to promote transparency and
accountability.
· Panchayati Raj Institutions established and provision of 73rd
Amendment Act to further empower Panchayats.
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