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J-K Govt focussing on welfare of weaker sections: Omar

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 5:29 AM IST

Omar was addressing a review meeting here to ascertain the status of implementation of various decisions taken in OBC, SC, Gujjar and Bakerwal and Pahari Speaking Advisory Board meetings.

Omar said that the constitution of various advisory boards for these sections is aimed at ensuring holistic welfare and development of the population belonging to these sections in all fields of life.

The chief minister, who is also the chairman of these boards, received appraisal of implementation of the decisions in detail.

He highlighted the significance of these boards in achieving the goal of inclusive development and said that his government's endeavour to uplift the weaker sections of the society and provide them equal opportunities of growth and progress receives priority attention.

He also directed the Social Welfare Department and other concerned agencies to monitor benefits of the Centre and state sponsored schemes for these sections, so that they get the due benefits.

  

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First Published: Sep 20 2012 | 7:36 PM IST

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