SRINAGAR , Aug 19: National Conference on Monday released Manifesto ; 200 units of electricity free , Repeal PSA in J&K , 1 lakh Jobs for Youth figured in the manifesto.
JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah released the party's manifesto in presence of Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq , senior leaders Ali Sagar , Abdul Rahim Rather and Ajay Sadhotra.
The major points of Manifesto available with Cross Town News are :
Guarantees- 1) Repeal PSA. 2) Release Political prisoners. 3) Committed to dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits. 4) Eased Passport Verification. 5) End to unjust terminations. 6) Unnecessary harassment to people on Highways will be stopped.
A COMPREHENSIVE JOB PACKAGE FOR YOUTH -Provide one lac jobs to youth . -Within first 3 months of forming Government we shall pass a Jammu and Kashmir Youth Employment Generation Act. This act will focus on creating sustainable employment opportunities for youth -To fill-up all vacancies in government departments within 180 days and ensure policy for future -The Job Application will be made free for all the examinations. -We promise incentive-linked jobs under the start-up scheme. -We promise employment in energy sector through government facilitation and incentive-linked mini hydropower generation projects including solar power projects.
RELIEF FROM ELECTRICITY AND WATER CRISIS. -Provide 200 units of electricity free -Transfer of hydro power projects to Jammu and Kashmir as recommended by Prime Ministers ’ Committee -We will implement a one-time settlement for pending electricity bill arrears in both rural and urban areas. -To address the demand of industries, we will explore feasible ways to provide some respite in power tariffs, ensuring a more favourable environment for industrial growth and sustainability. -We will provide free drinking water to each household. -We shall Give special attention to far and inaccessible area of Jammu and Kashmir and ensure supply to drinking water to them. -We shall ensure proper utilisation of funds that come under Jal Jivan mission and plug all the loop holes that have been exploited in recent years. -Steps will be taken to get the free power ratio raised from present 10 percent to 40 percent to augment the domestic power supply. It is to mention that the all india norms are not in so facto applicable in Jammu and Kashmir because of IWT restrictions.
STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM -Increasing FREE rice allocation to 10 kg per person per month. -The general public will also be entitled to 10 kg rice/Atta per person per month. -We will review the allocation of kerosene and sugar, similar to the approach taken by other states. -Efforts will be made to strengthen the PDS and make it people friendly -We will Guarantee that the PDS outlets are stocked adequately and that there is a timely supply of food grains to avoid shortages.
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