Jammu, June 23: Spokesperson of BJP Jammu & Kashmir, Gaurav Gupta, today called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Jammu, and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting critical issues that demand immediate administrative intervention for the balanced development of the Jammu region.
While appreciating the transformative development under the leadership of LG Sinha in sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and connectivity, Gaurav Gupta pointed out certain pressing concerns that continue to impact the residents of Jammu.
Foremost among the issues raised was the neglect of Jammu in tourism revitalization efforts. He expressed concern over the exclusive focus on reviving Kashmir’s tourism sector post the Pahalgam incident and Kashmir Rail Connectivity with the rest of the country, while Jammu has been left out of the promotional initiatives. He urged the administration to expedite all pending Jammu-based tourism projects, develop structured tourism circuits, and actively engage leading travel operators to project Jammu as a prime religious, cultural, and heritage destination.
Another significant issue brought to the fore was the delay in resolution of ‘Gair Mumkin Khad’ land disputes. While acknowledging the progress made in Kathua and Samba districts, Gaurav highlighted that a large number of such cases across Jammu are still pending, causing undue hardship to affected families. He requested the LG to direct concerned departments to fast-track pending cases and issue clear, uniform guidelines to resolve classification ambiguities.
The BJP Spokesperson also flagged the persistent problem of denial of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) in Gandhi Nagar Colony. He stated that despite the colony’s establishment in the early 1960s and its prominence as a residential area, the J&K Housing Board continues to withhold NOCs for plot approvals and property transfers, thereby hindering legal transactions and urban development. He appealed to the LG to intervene and streamline the NOC issuance process to facilitate lawful development and citizen convenience.
Gaurav Gupta expressed hope that the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor would give due consideration to the issues raised in the memorandum. He stated that timely redressal of these matters will not only strengthen public faith in the administration but also ensure inclusive and equitable development across the Union Territory.
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor gave a patient hearing to the issues put forth by Gaurav Gupta and assured that all the concerns highlighted in the memorandum would be duly examined by the concerned departments. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to equitable development across all regions of the Union Territory and assured that necessary steps will be taken to address the genuine grievances of the people of Jammu.
