Friday 29 May 2009

Omar meets PM, discusses dev issues

PM reiterates to make J&K model state, assures review of WG recommendations  
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister (CM) Mr. Omar Abdullah met the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today and discussed various issues pertaining to development of Jammu and Kashmir State. He also felicitated Dr. Singh on becoming Prime Minister for the second successive time. 
The Prime Minister reiterated his earlier commitment given to Mr. Abdullah to make J&K a model state and said the new government at the Centre will provide impetus to development process in Jammu and Kashmir. 
It may be recalled that Dr. Singh in his first meeting with the Chief Minister on March 26, 2009 had expressed his desire to make J&K a model state of the country and assured him that once the UPA comes back to power after Lok Sabha elections, a comprehensive plan for accelerated development of the State would be formulated. 
Mr. Abdullah also took up with Dr. Singh the implementation of the recommendations of the four Working Groups set up by the Prime Minister on Jammu & Kashmir. The latter told the Chief Minister that he will initiate review of recommendations of the Working Groups to see what has been implemented and what more is required to be done. 
The two leaders also discussed various other issues including shortage of ration and deficiency in Public Distribution System in the State. The Prime Minister assured Mr. Abdullah that he will help the State government in overcoming these deficiencies.

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