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Ansari in Kashmir, meets CM

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 9/15/2012 12:06:28 AM

SRINAGAR, Sep14 : Vice president Mohammad Hamid Ansari arrived on a five day Kashmir visit here this morning.
At the Airport he was received by governor N. N. Vohra, chief minister Omar Abdullah, chairman legislative council, Amrit Malhotra, members of council of ministers, parliament members, chief secretary and other senior civil, police and army officers.
Chief minister this evening had one on one meeting with vice president.
Matters relating to the development of Jammu and Kashmir came up for discussion in the meeting. Present political scenario and achievements on restoration of peace and tranquility were also discussed in the meeting, an official spokesman said.
Omar apprised Ansari of the “initiatives taken by the coalition government for empowerment of people and ensuring good-governance.” He also told him of the measures his government has taken to curb corruption, bring transparency in the functioning of administration and involving people in the process of plan formation and implementation of development schemes through empowered Panchayat Raj system.
Chief minister gave a resume of the historic Public Service Guarantee Act enacted and implemented in the state to make public service delivery time bound. He also referred to the measures taken by his government to strengthen State Accountability Commission and implement Right to Information Act through the State Right to Information Commission.
Omar apprised the vice president of the initiatives of the government to ensure holistic and equitable development in all the regions and sub-regions of the State. He also detailed measures under implementation for the inclusive development and welfare of weaker sections of the society including Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Gujjar and Bakerwals and Pahari Speaking people.
Omar expressed gratitude to the Union Government for extending all possible financial and logistic support to Jammu and Kashmir to march ahead on road to peace and prosperity.
Ansari is also scheduled to meet governor. He will attend the convocation of SKUAST here besides visiting some health resorts and religious places.