National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today said National Conference Government headed by Omar Abdullah is committed to channelise youth energies towards positive pursuits, saying the future of a peaceful, progressive and inclusive Jammu and Kashmir rests in their hands.
Addressing a public meeting at Janipur Ward No. 37 of Jammu North Assembly Constituency, which was organised by Sandeep Singh Manhas Incharge 14 Municipal Corporation Wards and Rakesh Kapahi Ward Incharge, Mr Sadhotra said the younger generation possesses immense potential and talent, which needs to be guided towards constructive and nation-building activities. He said the government led by Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah is sincerely working towards empowering youth and creating opportunities for their growth and development.
He said the present dispensation is pursuing the mission of youth welfare with sincerity of purpose and single-minded commitment. "The Chief Minister is giving focused attention to Mission Yuva, skill development initiatives and enhancing employability avenues for educated youth so that they become self-reliant and active partners in the development of Jammu and Kashmir," Mr Sadhotra said.
Highlighting the importance of employment generation, Mr Sadhotra referred to the commitment of the Chief Minister to fill 25,000 vacancies in various government departments. He said transparent and merit-based recruitment will provide hope and confidence to thousands of educated unemployed youth across Jammu and Kashmir. He asked the youth to come forward and compete in the 25000 vacancies in the government. During last 10 years of Double Enginer Sarkar of BJP before 2024, unemployment has increased manifold and it has caused unrest, distress and frustration among unemployed youth.
Sadhotra said unemployment and frustration among youth can be effectively tackled only through sustained developmental policies, better educational opportunities and expansion of skill-oriented programmes. Empowering youth economically and socially is essential for building a stable and prosperous society, he said, adding that the Omar Abdullah led government is actively working towards this vision.
Expressing concern over the growing menace of drug abuse, Mr Sadhotra exhorted the youth to support and supplement the endeavours of the government in making Jammu and Kashmir free from narcotics. He said drug addiction poses a serious threat to society and can destroy the future of generations if not tackled collectively and decisively.
"The responsibility does not lie with the government alone. Society at large has to play a major role in saving the younger generation from falling prey to drugs," he said, urging parents, teachers, religious leaders, social organisations and civil society groups to actively participate in awareness and rehabilitation efforts.
Sadhotra said the National Conference has always stood for empowerment of youth and equitable development of all regions and sections of society. He reiterated that the party remains committed to ensuring inclusive growth and equal opportunities for people irrespective of region, religion, caste or social affiliation.
He said the spirit of brotherhood, communal harmony and mutual respect has always been the strength of Jammu and Kashmir and must be preserved at all costs. He urged the youth to
become ambassadors of peace, unity and development and contribute positively towards shaping a brighter future for J&K.
Prominent among those present on the occasion included Baba Ramesh Ji, Dr Rajinder Sharma, Mohd Ayoub Malik Provincial Secretary, Ved Prakash Sharma Incharge 12 Panchayats, Ayesha Gupta Incharge Women Wing of Jammu North Assembly Constituency, Vishaw Singh, Lucky Ji, Veer Ji Bhat, Gurmeet Singh, Anil Sharma, Ashwani Charak, Farooq Ahmed, Priyanka Dogra, Baby Aunty, Anju Mehra, Poonam Sharma, Shallu, Roma, Madhu, Rattan Lal, Subash Chander, Rattan Lal Gupta, Rakesh Gupta, Purshotam Gupta, Raj Kumar, Sunil Dogra, Harbans Lal, Tilak Raj, Krishan Lal Gupta, Sippy Arora, Srinawas, Ajay Sharma, Tarsem Lal, Preety, Rajni, Sonia, Kamlesh, Darshana
Devi, Anu Gupta, Sangeeta, Sudesh Kumari, Anjana Sharma, Pooja Devi. Additional General Secretary National Conference and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra addressing a public meeting at Janipur Ward No. 37 of Jammu Assembly Constituency.