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Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Task Force for Long-term Social & Economic Development of Jammu & Kashmir, has said that efforts through accelerated development activities are needed to reach a sustainable solution to the multi-dimensional problems of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the First Meeting of the Task Force, he said the Task Force would work towards creating an environment favourable for public/private partnership as principal mode for promoting economic activity.
The Task Force has decided to prepare status papers on the transfer of Salal hydro electric project from NHPC to the J&K government, tapping available hydel potential, providing forward and backward linkages to the artisan sector, horticulture development, improving connectivity and expanding health coverage.
The Task Force proposes to give its interim report to the Prime Minister in six months. The recommendations would include strategy to improve infrastructure, tourism and creation of employment opportunity. It is of the view that coordinated and efficient use of funds flowing into the State was necessary for sustainable development.
Shri Sunil Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises; Shri Analjit Singh, Chairman, Max India Ltd; Shri Haseeb Drabu, Economic Adviser, Govt. of J&K; Shri T. N. Tahkur, CMD, PTC India Ltd; and Dr. Subba Rao were among the Members of the Task Force present at today's meeting. Shri Sanjay Mitra, Joint Secretary, Prime Minister's Office, also attended the meeting.
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