JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday hailed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia crisis.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
“Prioritizing citizen welfare, Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has taken historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by West Asia crisis. The measures reflect his commitment to protect the standard of living for ordinary Indians.
Central excise duty slashed by Rs. 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel, shielding consumers from escalating costs. Export duties strategically levied at Rs. 21.5 per litre on diesel and Rs. 29.5 on aviation turbine fuel, prioritizing ample domestic supply.
My deepest gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji for this visionary intervention, which ensures affordability, restrains price escalation, and prioritizes India’s interests above all. While global markets are in turmoil, our citizens remain shielded and secure.”
Meanwhile, LG Manoj Sinha today interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Saujiyan, Poonch, visiting Jammu as a part of J&K Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana.
The tour, organised as part of the outreach programme of the White Knight Corps, is aimed at fostering national integration and holistic development of children from remote border areas.
The Lieutenant Governor lauded the Indian Army’s continued commitment towards the welfare and development of youth in border areas. He said, such initiatives are instrumental in nurturing young minds and strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
The contingent, comprising 33 students accompanied by teachers and Army personnel, also shared their personal experiences from the tour.
The primary objective of the tour is to provide exposure to children from border villages and to broaden their understanding of the nation’s cultural, social, and institutional framework, while fostering confidence and a sense of belonging.
The itinerary included visit to Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, and Srinagar, where the students were exposed to diverse environments and institutions.
The tour also marked several first-time experiences, including rail travel to Srinagar and exposure to urban settings such as shopping complexes, Air Force Station, Jammu and exposure to Army way of life significantly broadening their outlook and confidence.
