Speaking to he said corruption was behind the demands for separatism and restoration of the special status and action against corruption would have credibility only if it was impartial.
Asked about the recent meeting between the leaders of National Conference and PDP, Sinha said these leaders now did not have any public support.
Common people’s lives were changing. Their ambitions and aspirations were so far suppressed by these political leaders. Now the situation is changing. In such a scenario, the demand for special status and separatism have no place, he said.
The Lt Governor said the Centre had initiated a unique socio-developmental scheme to counter separatist politics in the Union Territory and implementation had already started.
Road infrastructure is being developed on a fast track and the UT is at the top in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).
Back to Village, Tehsil Day and My Town My Pride campaigns have been activated in every district. A centre of the Public Grievance Cell has been opened in Raj Bhavan and cases are being handled and accountability fixed for addressing corruption complaints.
Sinha said the doors of Raj Bhavan are open for common people and it has been decided that two helicopters of Raj Bhavan will be made available for common people in case of emergencies.
Deputy Commissioners and senior police officials have been directed to meet common people every day except Sundays and Wednesdays from 1030 hrs to 1130 hrs to address their grievances.
About Back to Village campaign he said that although much progress could not be seen in the first two phases but in the third phase emphasis was laid on social security. In this three-week campaign all districts were given the target of 100 per cent out of which 80- 90 per cent task had been completed. Seventy per cent completion was noticed in backward districts.
Two youths will be shortlisted in every village for sports scholarships and special training. About 8,500 youth had been targeted for sports loans for which more than 10,000 applications were received.
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities were being created in every district and stadia were being built at a cost of Rs 200 crore under the Khelo India programme. By next year the UT would have enough stadia and sports centers for nearly 1.5 lakh youth to participate in sports activities at a time.
Mr Sinha said ground situation was fast changing and officials visited every district to see the work being completed at a fast pace.
