Tag: #LocalEmpowerment

Ladakh Secures 95% Job Quota for Residents: Centre’s New Promise

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Centre promises to reserve 95% jobs for locals in Ladakh In a major breakthrough following years of protests and strikes, the Union Government has agreed to give 95% reservation for Ladakh locals in all jobs. The government has also assured stakeholders of a discussion on Sixth Schedule and statehood for the Union Territory next month. During a meeting with the delegates of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising of social, political and religious leaders, the Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai assured that all…

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J&K’s Natural Riches: Omar Abdullah Claims First Dibs for Locals

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J&K's Natural Riches: Omar Abdullah Claims First Dibs for Locals

Omar Abdullah, the National Conference Vice President, has ignited a debate by boldly declaring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have the first and foremost claim over their natural resources. He made this statement during a recent address to party workers, emphasizing that locals deserve the lion’s share of benefits from their land’s natural wealth. Abdullah’s statement packs a punch, especially considering the ongoing controversy surrounding resource utilization in J&K.  Critics argue that outsiders often reap the rewards, leaving locals with little to show for their land’s bounty. Here’s…

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