J-K: Job Creation, Winter Preparations Dominate Omar Abdullah’s Second Cabinet Meeting In Jammu

The cabinet approved LG Manoj Sinha's speech in the first assembly session. It decided to initiate departmental measures to address the pressing issue of unemployment.

Jammu:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired the second meeting of his cabinet on Friday. Held at his residence here, it focused on critical governance issues and emphasised public welfare and administrative improvement.

During the meeting, the cabinet approved Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's speech in the first assembly session. It decided to initiate departmental measures to address the pressing issue of unemployment.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Minister for Forest, Environment, and Ecology of Jammu and Kashmir Javed Rana said the chief minister described unemployment as a “grave issue” requiring immediate action.

“We will fulfil everything promised in the election manifesto. It has only been a month since our government took charge, and within the next two months, we aim to ensure visible progress, the Chief Minister assured,” Rana said.

As part of the government’s strategy to create employment opportunities, vacant posts in different departments have been referred to the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Service Selection Board (SSB), he said.

Another key agenda item of the meeting was the construction of a new assembly complex, which the government plans to prioritise as a symbol of development and progress in the region.

The cabinet also discussed preparations to address challenges likely to be posed by the impending snowfall, which could disrupt normal life in Kashmir Valley and winter zones of Jammu Division.

"The government reiterated its commitment to tackle governance challenges and implement new initiatives for the benefit of all sections of society,” Rana added.