Jammu, Oct 16 (NVI): National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairman Harjit Singh Grewal on Friday reviewed the implementation of welfare schemes, security arrangements and grievance redressal mechanisms for minority communities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Grewal chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Union Territory administration here to assess the progress of various welfare initiatives and measures aimed at ensuring the socio-economic development and security of minority communities.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Dr Doifode Sagar Dattatray, Special Director General of Police Uttam Chand, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr Vikas Kundal, IGP Jammu Zone Tejinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa, SSP Jammu Joginder Singh and Director Social Welfare Department Jammu Ranjeet Singh, among other senior officials.
During the meeting, the Secretary, Social Welfare Department, gave a detailed presentation on various government initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of minority communities, including welfare schemes, educational assistance and financial support programmes.
The Director, Social Welfare Department, presented district-wise details of schemes being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and programmes of the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC).
The presentation also highlighted the physical and financial progress of the schemes and efforts being made to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the intended benefits at the grassroots level.
The NCM chairman reviewed grievances received from minority communities and the action taken by the concerned departments, stressing the need for timely redressal of complaints, better inter-departmental coordination and regular monitoring to ensure that genuine concerns are addressed effectively.
Issues relating to educational opportunities and the promotion of the Punjabi language also figured in the discussions.
The meeting further reviewed the safety and security of minority and migrant communities in Jammu and Kashmir, with emphasis on continued monitoring of the security situation, coordination between security agencies and district administrations, and appropriate measures to address the concerns of vulnerable sections.
Grewal stressed the need for sustained engagement between the National Commission for Minorities, the Social Welfare Department and other concerned authorities to address issues affecting minority communities.
He encouraged officers and community representatives to bring specific grievances and concerns to the notice of the Commission and the administration for examination and appropriate action.
The chairman also called for examining community-specific demands at the appropriate administrative and departmental levels, particularly those concerning education, language promotion and welfare.
He underscored the importance of constructive dialogue, coordinated efforts and regular follow-up to resolve genuine grievances and ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes.
The meeting aimed at strengthening coordination between the National Commission for Minorities and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to improve the welfare, security and socio-economic development of minority communities in the Union Territory.—(NVI)
