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CONGRESS FOR PROGRESS

OUR PLEDGE TO THE PEOPLE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Our Vision—A Roadmap for 2015-2021 11. Accelerate Job Creation, Skill Development &

Entrepreneurship 3 2. Foster Peace and Promote Inclusive Development 43. Strengthen Healthcare for All 6 4. Improve Education from Bottom to Top 95. Empower Women, Nurture Children, Promote

Social Welfare 106. Address Needs of Youth 117. Promote Welfare of Refugees, Migrants,

Ex-Servicemen, & Minorities 128. Address the Housing Deficit 139. Promote Rural Economy 1410. Guide Urbanisation 15 11. Accelerate Industrial Growth 16 12. Promote Tourism and Other Service Industries 17

st13. Create 21 century Infrastructure 19 14. Protect Our Beautiful Environment 22 15. Reform Governance 2316. Strengthen Disaster Risk Management 25

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OUR VISION: A ROADMAP FOR 2015-2021The 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

stpeople have access to the basic amenities of life in the 21 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 & ENTREPRENEURSHIPGiven 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 DEVELOPMENTThe Party has an abiding faith that all issues can be resolved

through discussions and dialogue. The Congress Party, therefore, rededicates itself to promoting and strengthening the process of result-

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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 in the OBC category in the State, besides taking steps for

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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) will be introduced in the health facilities of the State.

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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 setting up two Super-Specialty Hospitals in the State, one each in

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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 StateEarly 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 plan to institute health insurance for all by 2018.

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IMPROVE EDUCATION FROM BOTTOM TO TOPThe overall goal will be to

provide access to qual i ty 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 and Kashmir to increase seats in all streams. The new government will

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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 WELFAREWomen'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 women will be strictly enforced in all public transport vehicles.

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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 YOUTHWhile 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 stadium. To encourage youngsters to compete nationally and

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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 MINORITIESS 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 successfully pushed a proposal in the Cabinet to provide 5 marlas of

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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 DEFICITW i t h i n c r e a s i n g

urbanization, land is becoming sca rce whi le demand fo 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 Policy with the aim of providing access to affordable 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 ECONOMYAgriculture, 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 horticulture industry the best in the country and restore glory to this

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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 URBANISATIONAll 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 GROWTHIt 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 the Chief Minister's Office to ensure speedy clearances of major

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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 INDUSTRIESTourism and other service

industries l ike 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 provision of airstrips/runways for Kishtwar, Rajouri, Poonch, far flung

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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 improvement and sustainability of handicrafts and handlooms sector.

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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.

STCREATE 21 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

stendeavour to create the infrastructure that our society needs in the 21 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 to reap full potential of such tools and institutions and our top

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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 rural areas.

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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.

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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 ENVIRONMENTJ&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 electric vehicles. Mandatory vehicle emission testing will be enforced.

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REFORM GOVERNANCEI 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

stkey to J&K's progress in the 21 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

rdof the 73 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 MANAGEMENTCongress 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 this report, the new government will develop an electronic

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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 government.

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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.

400 under SS Scheme.· As many as 1833057 beneficiaries provided relief worth Rs. 47.82

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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.· 11 Mobile Medical Units deployed in 11 districts.

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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. · Swimming pool of Olympic standard established at Rajbagh.

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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. · Mega Project of Naagr Nagar started.

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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

another approved for Samba.

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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.

th th· Plans drawn to add 10,000 MW during the 12 and 13 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

villages and hamlets taken up under RGGVY at a cost of Rs. 954

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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.

th · 265 bridges completed, including 4 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

enacted to ensure judicious and optimum utilization of water

resources.

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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

commissioned.· 5 Solar Wind Hybrid systems installed.· Identified 104 sites for development of hydro energy under IPP

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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.

th· 6 pay commission benefits to employees and released arrear

installments.· Enhanced allowances of employees like, DA, HRA, COLA, etc.· Honorarium of Nambardars & Chowkidars enhanced

considerably.· 16 new treasuries added.

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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. rd· Panchayati Raj Institutions established and provision of 73

Amendment Act to further empower Panchayats.

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