DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 (PAGE 9) Advisor Khan reviews functioning of to get 17 new trekking routes Advisor Skandan asks SICOP to JK Investor Summit from October 12 Excelsior Correspondent insisting upon inner line permit. Agriculture, Horticulture Deptts The trekking routes proposed upgrade its existing infrastructure SRINAGAR, July 31: State to be opened include, Faroona- Excelsior Correspondent Agriculture is currently imple- vigil on land encroachment and to Administrative Council (SAC) Jasgund via Lasar La, Akshow Excelsior Correspondent menting various schemes under bring the illegal conversion of which met under the chairmanship JAMMU, July 31: Advisor to ()-Gulab Garh (Kishtwar), SRINAGAR, July 31: To state and central funding includ- agriculture land to commercial of Governor, Satya Pal Malik -Gulab Garh (Kishtwar) via Governor Farooq Khan today ing Rashtriya Krishi Vikas purposes to the notice of revenue accorded sanction to the holding of create ecosystems for competi- said that Government is deter- Omasila, Padum-Dangale (Padder tive goods and services, Yojana, National Mission for sus- authorities. JK Investor Summit, 2019 on 12th Valley) via Pot La, Kanore- mined to give thrust to the Advisor to Governor K Secretary, Manzoor Ahmad -14th October, 2019. Batambis-Sapi, Sapi to Lone presented the overall view The opening ceremony will be via Rusila and Wakha La, Skandan today urged J&K of activities and achievements of held on 12th October at Srinagar, Rangdum-Heniskote via Kanjila, Small Scale Industries the Agriculture and Horticulture followed by (transit/ sightseeing) Rangdum-Padum via Pangong La, Development Corporation on 13th October and closing on Departments. Padum-Ralakung and Padum- Limited (SICOP) to upgrade its 14th October at Jammu. Lamayuru. existing infrastructure like Earlier, Director Agriculture SAC also approved engage- gave a detailed view of the servic- The trekking routes/areas pro- establishing Common Facility ment of Confederation of Indian posed to be opened along LoC/bor- Centres (CFCs) at Industrial es/activities under various farm- Industries (CII) as National Partner Advisor K Skandan chairing 89th SICOP BoD meeting on ers welfare programmes includ- der areas include, Kargil-Lalung- Estates. for the JK Investor Summit- 2019 Shahshi Lake - Darchiks/Garkone The Advisor stated this Wednesday. ing achievements during 2018-19 and execution of a MoU between and 2019-20 against the approved Broq (Trekking route), Kargil- while speaking at the 89th industrial estates. and new innovative measures Jammu and Kashmir Trade Hunderman Brok Ridge(LoC Board of Directors (BoD) meet He said SICOP would be a like modernization of testing action plans. Promotion Organization (JKTPO) Visit), Junction to of SICOP here. nodal agency to provide facili- centre, appointment of J&K Meanwhile, Advisor Khan and CII for organization and man- Gargardo (apricot Village), Drass- The meeting was attended ties to the small-scale industries SICOP as Bitumen Business inaugurated the upgraded Span agement of the event. Sumda-Marpola (Tiger Hill Base), Advisor Farooq Khan inaugurating Span Production Production Laboratory at The hosting of the JK Investor by Financial Commissioner, so that they will prosper in their Development Associate of National Highway to Kaksar Finance Department, Arun businesses. Indian Oil Corporation Limited Laboratory on Wednesday. Mushroom Demonstration-cum- Summit will provide the State with Village (LoC Visit), National Training Centre, Jammu. an opportunity to showcase its Kumar Mehta, Principal The meeting was informed (IOC) and Land Bank for iden- Agriculture and Horticulture sec- Highway to Lato Village (LoC Secretary, Industries & that at present SICOP is manag- tification of state land suitable tainable Agriculture, National Later, Advisor Khan along strengths, strategies and potential. Visit) and National Highway to tors to boost the production and to Commerce Department, Navin ing 58 Industrial Estates includ- for industrial purposes. Mission on Agriculture Extension with Secretary Horticulture Participating trade and industry Budgam-Majdass Village (LoC ing 43 Industrial Estates previ- The meeting was also told improve the socio-economic sta- and Technology, National Food Department Manzoor Ahmad organizations will come to know Visit). K. Choudhary, Managing that in order to expand business tus of the farmers of the State. Security Mission, National e- Lone, VC SKUAST Jammu, firsthand about the business friend- One of the major attractions of Director, SICOP, Atul Sharma, ously managed by DICs and and match quality of industrial The Advisor said this during a Governance Programme for Director Horticulture (P&M) ly policies of the Government, the Jammu and Kashmir state, par- Director, Industries & transferred to SICOP in 2017. assess infrastructure, natural products at national level, the meeting to review the implemen- Agriculture, Pradhan Mantri Department Shahnawaz Bukhari, ticularly in the region, is Commerce Department, Jammu The meeting was further tation of various State and cen- resources, raw material and skill the vast scope it offers for trekking. Anoo Malhotra, Director, informed that SICOP manage- Material Testing labs of SICOP Fasal Bhima Yojana, Pradhan Director Horticulture and un-skilled manpower available need to be upgraded and trally sponsored schemes of Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Department, MD JKHPMC, The trekking avenues available Industries & Commerce ment has formulated DPR Agriculture, Horticulture and and identify business opportunities range from short, day long trek up Department, Kashmir, through J&K Industrial and accredited with NABL and and others. Additional Deputy in the State. should also be registered with allied sectors. Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner visited the office and down mountain slopes, to long Mahmood Ahmad Shah, repre- Technical Consultancy The meeting was attended by It will present immense oppor- trans-mountain traverses involving sentatives of MSME, Organisation (J&K ITCO) for BIS. Advisor Khan highlighted the of Director Horticulture, tunities to develop contacts The Advisor was informed Secretary Agriculture and need for maximizing the reach of Planning& Marketing at Fruit week of trekking and camping in Government of , up-gradation and acquiring the Horticulture, Manzoor Ahmad between State and business com- the wilderness. President, Kashmir Chamber of National Accreditation Board about the demand of the identi- different schemes and time bound Market Narwal and took stock of munity and between local and out- Lone, Vice Chancellor SKUAST- The south-west flanks for the Commerce & Industry, Sheikh for Testing and Calibration fication of additional industrial completion of all ongoing pro- its functioning and problems side business community. For the Ladakh region, particularly the items for purchase from Small Jammu, Dr K. S. Risam, Director grammes and projects. He urged being faced by the business com- State like J&K, the Investor Ashiq Ahmad, President, Laboratories (NABL) accredi- Agriculture Jammu, P. S. Suru and Zanaskar valleys, offer a Federation Chamber of tation as per Bureau of Indian Scale Industrial (SSI) Units the officers to implement the munity dealing with fruit and Summit will provide an opportuni- variety of trekking routes involving through SICOP. It was also Rathore, Director, Command ty to allay fear and apprehensions Industries Kashmir, Standards (BIS) for Testing schemes in letter and spirit for the vegetable etc. the crossing of world's greatest informed that there is persistent Area Development, Jammu, Dr from the minds of outside trade and Muhammad Ashraf Mir and Centre Gangyal Jammu. The benefit of the farmers and fruit On the occasion, a number of mountain range through various demand from the local industry Manmohan Singh, Director growers of the state. delegations of Fruit and business community. other concerned officials. meeting was also told the Horticulture, Jammu, R. K. passes in its crest. These trekking The Advisor said that upgra- Corporation would upgrade the that more industrial products be He called for formulation of Vegetable market, including Fruit JKTPO initiated the process for brought under the ambit of Katoch, Managing Director, engagement of National Partner, routes were traditionally used by dation of Micro, Small and Testing Centre at Zainakote, futuristic action plans to bring &Vegetable Association Narwal reserved list keeping in view Jammu and Kashmir Knowledge Partner, Media Partner the locals for trade and travel since Medium Enterprises (MSMes) Srinagar and , Ladakh on significant changes in agriculture met with the Advisor and their demand with the Horticultural Produce Marketing and Event Partner. Investor sum- ancient times. The cross is need of the hour to cope with the similar lines in the next /horticulture sectors through mass apprised him about the problems Government departments, and Processing Corporation mits are being conducted regularly Himalayan trek passes through the growing developments of financial year. awareness of farmers to go for being faced by the business com- high pass and amidst scenic splen- besides it will ensure suste- (JKHPMC) Shafat Sultan, in other states. CII and FICCI do industrial sector, adding the The meeting was also market oriented farming. munity and all those visiting the dors, wild fauna and flora. Now nance of these units and will Managing Director J&K Agro these kinds of specific event, have SICOP should come with a sup- informed about the business The Advisor impressed upon market with their daily business that youth across India are inclined also create more employment Industries Development vast experience and have been port system for clusters at its plan for Financial Year 2019-20 the officers to popularize and pro- activities. associated with many states as more towards adventure activities, opportunities in the State. Corporation Bhawani Rakwal, mote branding of local specialties They raised demands includ- these treks along with other cross Director JK Horticulture exclusive National Partner includ- and cash crops in the State. He ing revision of Site-plan for the ing Gujarat, Uttarakhand, HP, Himalayan treks can be a well Water supply to remain Planning & Marketing, Syed also stressed to give fillip to Mandi, link road to Mandi via sought after destinations for 2-day Gurez Festival concludes Shahnawaz Bukhari, Director Rajasthan etc. CII & FICCI gave a mushroom growing, vegetable Balidaan Stambh, expansion of PPT to the Advisor (KS) and trekking. affected for 4 days Excelsior Correspondent turesque valley. Sericulture, Riyaz Ahmad Wani, cultivation, bee-keeping and mandi with special focus on the Industries & Commerce The opening of these trekking He said the department has Joint Directors of Agriculture, Excelsior Correspondent organic farming in the specific establishment of Mega Market, Department on 7th June, 2019. routes will provide gainful GUREZ, July 31: The two- been making every effort to pro- Deputy Directors of Agriculture, day Gurez Festival organized by potential areas as per suitability. opening of ATM facilities in the SAC has also decided to take employment to the local popula- JAMMU, July 31: Many mote the beautiful Gurez valley Chief Agriculture Officers, Chief the Department of Tourism and He advised the Heads of the Mandi area, improvement in basic up with the Ministry of Home, tion particularly in Kargil region, areas of the city will have no at Travel Trade Fairs, Roadshows Horticulture Officers besides sen- district administration Bandipora Departments to judiciously utilize facilities like sanitation and many Government of India, the opening and help to showcase the tourism water supply for the next four and has published extensive pub- ior officers of concerned depart- potential of the state. which concluded successfully the existing resources to put others. up of 17 routes/areas without days and the authorities con- licity material to showcase its ments. cerned have advised the public today saw an overwhelming thrust for awareness, re-orienta- The Advisor gave patient culture, heritage, art and craft in The meeting reviewed depart- tion and training of the farmers to use the water judiciously. response from the locals and the hearing to the problems of the Mahila Cong activists, others take addition to its scintillating beau- ment wise achievements and for promotion of local specialties In a handout, Executive tourists. traders and members of the ty. implementation of various cen- like apples, walnut, Rajmash, Engineer PHE City, Division The festival marked the dis- Association and assured that all He also said that Gurez has trally and state sponsored Basmati Rice, Honey, Garlic, in number-1 informed that due to play of rich art, craft, culture, their genuine grievances and out candle light protest march huge potential for adventure schemes. the respective areas. demands raised would be looked incessant rains and erratic heritage and sports activities. Excelsior Correspondent failure to secure the women folk in tourism as many bikers and hik- The meeting was informed The Advisor asked the into and necessary action would behavior of River Tawi coupled Several Government the country. ers visit the place exploring its that the Department of Agriculture Department to keep be taken at the earliest. JAMMU, July 31: Accusing with high turbidity and frequent Departments including the The Unnao rape case is clear idyllic beauty. BJP of failure to ensure safety of example of the failure of BJP Govt power interruption at various Department of Handicrafts, women, Congress held a strong pumping stations due to Handloom, NRLM, Fisheries, Deputy Commissioner to deal with the situation. Even the Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad CS reviews Independence Day preparations candle light protest, late last rape victim involving BJP MLA is inclement weather, the water Forests, Agriculture, evening in Jammu over the Unnao Mirza also spoke on the occasion Excelsior Correspondent The meeting was informed He instructed the police that not safe, as two key witnesses have supply to many areas will Horticulture, Indian System of rape case involving a BJP MLA, in been eliminated and victim is in remain affected. Medicines and Tourism had and highlighted the measures that main event will be organ- while making security arrange- which a murderous incident took being taken to develop infrastruc- SRINAGAR, July 31: Chief ized at SK Stadium Srinagar ments, it should be ensured critical condition. This shows how The handout also stated that installed stalls to showcase local Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam place killing two key witnesses, callous and casually the Govt of UP water supply shall remain products. ture in Gurez Valley. where Governor, Satya Pal there is least inconvenience to besides rape victim being in criti- reviewed the preparations for led by Yogi Aditya Nath has taken affected from August 1 to 4 in The stalls attracted a large On the concluding day, bikers Malik shall preside over the the people. "The public should cally injured condition. and cyclists who travelled Independence Day functions at function. One of the Advisors to be facilitated to reach the ven- areas including Gujjar Nagar, number of people who not only through hilly terrain through a high-level meeting convened be approved by the Governor ues to participate in the Chand Nagar, Talab Khatikan, purchased several products but Razdan pass to reach Dawar in at Civil Secretariat here. will preside over the function at Independence Day functions," Dalpatian Mohalla, Purani were also informed about the rich Gurez valley were also facilitat- Financial Commissioner, Jammu. Chief Executive he said. Mandi, Mohalla Malhotrian, heritage and culture of the Gurez valley. ed. Finance, Arun Mehta, Financial Chief Secretary Rajinder Bazar, Kanak Mandi, Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director Enforcement sought details of Raghunath Bazar, Hari Market, Shalamar Road, Parade, Roop Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Amarjit Singh, Deputy Director traffic management, Nagar, Durga Nagar, Ban Talab, Ahmad Wani said Gurez has M&W Zahoor Ahmad, Deputy parking facility, Keran, Chinore, Shakti Nagar, tremendous tourism potential and Director Publicity Riyaz Ahmad, seating arrangement, Shiv Nagar, Talab Tillo, Bakshi the department is in process to Deputy Director Recreation electricity, public Nagar, Resham Ghar and upgrade infrastructure facilities Sarfaraz Mohammad and other address systems, Rajpura. to attract more tourists to the pic- concerned were also present. cleaning, drinking Mahila Cong activists taking out candle light march in Jammu. water, toilets, fire- IGP promotes fighting and medical Led by state Mahila wing pres- the crimes against women. The 287 ASIs Kargil emerging as new facilities. ident, Indu Pawar, Mahila insecurity of BJP leadership in the He called for Congress leaders and activists in Country has exposed the hollow Excelsior Correspondent designating Nodal large number held a strong protest, slogans and commitments of BJP to tourist destination Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam chairing a meeting at Srinagar. carrying burning candles in hands, ensure the safety and security of JAMMU, July 31: Inspector Officers at the Excelsior Correspondent business for me, he added. over the failure of BJP Govt to women in the Country, after com- General of Police (IGP) Jammu Councillors, LAHDC will pre- provincial and dis- ensure the safety and security of the Every day 20 to 25 taxis visit Commissioner, Health & trict levels to coordinate with ing to power at the Centre and most Zone MK Sinha has ordered KARGIL, July 31: Kargil in side over the functions at Leh women in the country. They raised promotion of 287 ASIs to the the place with guests. Medical Education, Atal the concerned authorities for of the states, Indu Pawar said. Ladakh region is gradually and Kargil. Independence Day slogans against the BJP and Yogi Other leaders who joined the rank of Sub Inspectors. Mohammad Khan a travel Agent Dulloo, Financial logistics and other arrangements evolving as a new tourist desti- functions will also be held at Govt for failing to protect the protest include Former minister IGP Jammu Zone lauded the from Leh (Ladakh), said that Commissioner to Governor other Sub-Divisional and Tehsil at the venue including refresh- women. The protestors blamed BJP nation and is catering more than Hunderman is the top most pri- Umang Narula, Principal vice president Raman Bhalla, chief efforts of these officers in earn- 3 lakh tourist annually. level Offices. ments for the school children. of making false claims and utter spokesperson Ravinder Sharma, ority of domestic tourist and this Secretary, Home, Principal ing their due promotion well in Many new destinations have Divisional Commissioners, Manmohan Singh, Vikram has become a hot cake amongst Secretary Planning, Develop- time and further expressed hope evolved within Kargil and the DCs and District SSPs briefed NMC appeals PM to announce Malhotra, Dr R K Khajuria, that they will rededicate them- the travel agents to sell. This has ment & Monitoring, ADGP, about the logistics and other Dwarka Choudhary, Gorav Chopra CID, J&K, ADGP Armed J&K, selves towards their work even arrangements being put in place , Rajinder Singh, NSUI president with more zeal and enthusiasm ADGP (Law & Order) Home for the Independence Day func- release of pending DA installment Raqiq Khan, Suresh Dogra, Guards and Security, to make the department feel tions in all the districts includ- Excelsior Correspondent recommendations of Ashok Narinder Sharma, Pranav Shagotra, proud. Administrative Secretaries of Manu Jamwal, Rajiv Saraf, Rajveer ing the main functions at Lavasa Committee report by the various departments, Divisional Singh, Iqbal Dar, Varun Mangotra, Srinagar and Jammu. JAMMU, July 31: National NDA Government at the Centre Court refuses to accept Commissi-oner Kashmir, IGP Chief Secretary asked the Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Rajni Bala, Vandana Sharma, Kashmir, DC Srinagar, DC, till today, Shastri also urged PM Suman Choudhary Corporators civil and police administration President Subash Shastri today Modi to immediately accept the closure report against Pulwama and other senior offi- to diligently prepare for the appealed to the Prime Minister Bhanu Mahajan, Ritu Choudhary, report adding that committee in Inderjit Kour, Reeta Khajuria, cers from Civil and Police sequence of events/programmes Narendra Modi to announce the ex-SHO Administration participated in its report had proposed a mini- Suman Sharma, Menakshi, scheduled for the Independence release of pending installment of mum scale/pension of lower Excelsior Correspondent the meeting. 5 per cent DA due from July 1, Darshana Devi, Sunita Devi, Saroj Day across all venues in the cadre employees and pensioners Sharma, Satvir Kour, Soma Devi, Divisional Commissioner, 2019 in favor of Central and JAMMU, July 31: City Judge State. He stressed that elaborate to Rs 21000. He said this report Gurmeet Kour, Gurbachan Kour Jammu, Divisional Commiss- arrangements should be made to State Government employees Jammu Prem Sagar today refused has already been submitted to and others. to accept closure report against for- ioner, Ladakh, IGP Jammu and ensure a colourful and festive and pensioners. the Finance Ministry since one mer SHO Gurmeet Singh with the Deputy Commissioners and Independence Day in state with “We appeal to PM Narendra District SSPs attended the meet- and half year, but this report had DB seeks Union Health direction to the IGP Jammu Zone active participation of school Modi to announce the release of A tourist viewing LoC using binoculars, from Hunderman, ing through video-conferencing. not been accepted causing lot of to assign the investigation to some children. 5% DA due from July 1, 2019 in the last village on LoC in Kargil. financial strains to the employ- Secy objections in PIL senior officer and ensure comple- -Excelsior/ Basharat Ladakhi favor the employees and pen- ees both Central and State tion of same within a period of two sioners of Central and State Governments and pensioners. on e-cigarettes months. Ramnagar roads blocked, Harsh Governments in view of increas- hottest of all is visit to created more employment and He demanded an early Excelsior Correspondent When the case came up for Hunderman Brok, the last vil- ing inflation and price hike of hearing, Senior Prosecuting will always help in generating acceptance of the Ashok Lavasa lage on LoC and one of the demands Guv’s intervention essential commodities,” Shastri SRINAGAR, July 31: In a Officer submitted that the com- more and more avenues for the Committee recommendations so youngest villages of said in a memorandum sent to Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plainant namely Anil Kumar is local populace, he added. Excelsior Correspondent that confusion and uncertainty Independent India. Narendra Modi. filed by one Mushtaq Ahmed dead and final report be consigned A domestic tourist told that among the employees and pen- Slowly the village came into JAMMU, July 31: J&K National Panthers Party (JKNPP) Shastri said the price index Shah seeking directions to the to records as nothing has come out he is blessed to see those places sioners in this regard could limelight and people started vis- Chairman, Harsh Dev Singh has expressed concern over the block- which was 5.90 per cent in authorities to allow use and sale after investigation. where our soldiers fought during come to an end. iting the place to have a first- ade of roads, power crisis, depletion of stock of essential com- December 31, 2018 stands at of Electronic Nicotine Delivery However, City Judge Kargil war and we used to see Enhancing wages of the hand view of the LoC and one of modities etc in Ramnagar area. 10.75 in June 30, 2019 and Systems (ENDS) or e-ciga- observed, “court cannot be a mute these places in television only. daily rated workers to Rs 500 the villages across LoC-- In a handout Singh said, the rural and remote areas of urged PM to take decision in this rettes, Division Bench of State spectator particularly in the cir- This is the most memorable day per day, beside pension benefits cumstances one in hand where the Brolmo, which is visible from Ramnagar are facing acute power crisis besides depletion of stocks regard at the forthcoming Union High Court comprising Chief in my life to see a Pakistani vil- to all private/public sector final report has been presented by Hunderman. This has started of essential commodities with none to take cognizance of the hard- Cabinet meeting so that salaried Justice Gita Mittal and Justice lage with my open eyes, he undertaking employees and the police by not taking in to con- boosting business for the local ships being faced by the people. class and pensioners would get Rashid Ali Dar today directed added. workers, total DA exemption sideration the legal aspect as well taxi owners and a small tea stall He also said that most of the roads in the area have turned un- sigh of relief from rising prices Secretary Union Ministry of It is pertinent to mention from income tax, setting up of as other relevant material which has come up there. trafficable due to landslides, massive soil erosions and other dam- and inflation. Health and Family Welfare to here that Tourism in Kargil is National Wage commission to can lead to the logical conclusion The owner of the tea Stall ages leaving the remote villages cut off from rest of the world and Shastri said prices of all file objections. getting its momentum and the evolve national wage policy in the investigation”. Mohammad Younus said that it the people there to face untold hardships. essential commodities have “Having regard to the nature local association of tour opera- throughout country once for all “Therefore, the final report is is now 4 years when he has Singh specifically mentioned Dudu Basantgarh, Parly Dhar, gone up so there was no justifi- of the issue raised before this tors i.e. All Kargil Tours & and regularization of the servic- not accepted and sent back to opened the tea stall with some Sattian, Tagan, Nala Mallian and Katwalat areas in this regard. cation on the part of the Central court, it would appear that Travels Association is working es of several thousand daily Inspector General of Police, dry fruits and apricot oil but he The JKNPP leader has asked the Governor to intervene so that Government for withholding Union of India through Jammu Zone for assigning the day and night to promote this rated workers working in the later started with a new idea and the affected people may heave a sigh of relief. this installment for their Secretary, Ministry of Health investigation to some senior officer place while as young net savvy various departments of state kept some binoculars for which He also demanded up-gradation of Ramnagar-Dudu, Dallan- employees and pensioners. and Family Welfare, would be a afresh within time period of two from Kargil are also using the Government were others he charges Rs 30 per person. It Tagan, Palassan-Thaley, Dhanu-Rang, Kirmoo-Chountra Mata etc Expressing deep concern necessary party for effective months from today”, the court social media platform to pro- demands highlighted in this has proved to be a profitable roads. over the delay in accepting the memorandum. adjudication”, DB said. said. mote the place on social media.