Srinagar, June 24: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, headed by its Chairman Dr. Shashi Tharoor, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Tuesday during its four-day study visit to the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
During the meeting, Dr. Tharoor briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the committee’s engagements and interactions held so far. He informed that the members had visited border areas in Jammu and the Regional Passport Office on Monday, while on Tuesday they held detailed discussions with senior Army officials in Srinagar. Members of the committee also shared their observations and experiences from the visit and deliberated on various issues.
Interacting with the parliamentary panel, Manoj Sinha highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s socio-economic transformation and developmental progress over the past six years. He noted significant improvements in the overall security environment and said there was renewed optimism among the people.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the Union Territory has witnessed a remarkable transformation since August 2019, with normal life continuing uninterrupted, rising aspirations among the people, and increasing opportunities for growth and development.
He also outlined various infrastructure and development projects being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir, stating that these initiatives are contributing to economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of residents.
