"12000 domiciles were issued to outsiders in last five years"
Srinagar, Sept 14: ( KNS): In a scathing attack on the BJP-led government, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate highlighted the dismal state of affairs in Jammu and Kashmir and promised return of Statehood to J&K in Congress Govt.
Addressing a press gathering, Shrinate pointed out that despite the government's claims, the J&K is grappling with severe unemployment, especially among young women, with a staggering 48.6% jobless rate.
She added that 65% job vacancies are lying vacant in Govt departments and there is no plan for Govt to fill these vacancies.
"In last 5 years 12000 domicile certificates were issued. It means the opportunities which you were supposed to avail were given to someone else," she added.
The Congress leader lambasted the Govt for rampant corruption in J&K.
" BJP appointed Governor and an IAS officer blowed the lid in Government contracts and jobs," she added.
Regarding the New industrialisation policy of 2021, she said that only 3% of "lofty promises" of investment have materialized on the ground.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Even only 40% of PMDP projects have been completed in last ten years, she added.l
Shrinate criticized the government's handling of the economy, citing the failure of its industrial policy, which has seen only 3% of investments materialize on the ground. She also highlighted the power crisis in the region, with the Jammu Power Development Corporation's smart meters set to increase electricity costs.
The Congress leader also touched upon the sensitive issue of land laws, alleging that the repeal of laws like the Land Act and Big Landed Estates Abolition Act has led to the displacement of local farmers.
She accused the Government of forcing renewal of hotels and land for locals as a means only to benefit outsiders.
Shrinate further emphasized the need for better healthcare infrastructure, citing the J&K low hospital bed-to-population ratio and high prevalence of anemia among women. She also expressed concern over the rising crime rate against women and children.
She also announced various initiatives aimed at empowering women, including interest-free loans and healthcare schemes.(KNS)