Satish Sharma meets Uttrakhand CM, discusses issues of J&K students, business community following Pahalgam attack

• Also Interacts with students, Business community; assures full support of the Government

DEHRADUN: Minister for Transport and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma today met Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami here to discuss the issues of J&K students and business community in the aftermath of Pahalgam attack. During the meeting, safety and security of students from Jammu & Kashmir studying in Uttarakhand and the issues of business community were discussed.

During the meeting, Satish Sharma briefed the Chief Minister about the purpose of visit to Uttrakhand. He informed the Chief Minister that J&K Government and people of Jammu and Kashmir have strongly condemned the recent barbaric attack on tourists.

A telephonic conversation was also held between CM of Uttarakhand and CM of J&K during the meeting. The Uttarakhand CM assured that all students from Jammu & Kashmir are completely safe in the state, and the government is fully committed to provide them with all the required support and assistance.

The Uttrakhand CM emphasized that the state government is making every effort to ensure a bright future for the students. The Chief Minister and Satish Sharma also discussed strengthening the coordination and cooperation between Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

Earlier, Minister for Transport and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma held series of meetings with the Uttarakhand Administration in Dehradun to address the concerns of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in various universities and professional colleges, as well as businessmen operating in the city, besides individuals from J&K.

The visit was undertaken by Satish Sharma on the directions of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah. During his interactions and deliberations, Sharma raised several issues related to the safety and security of the J&K students and business community, especially in the wake of recent tragic attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the administration to take proactive measures to instil a sense of security among the affected groups.

The Dehradun Administration assured the Minister of full cooperation and assured him the safety and well-being of all residents and students from Jammu and Kashmir in Dehradun. As part of his visit, Sharma personally interacted with a cross-section of J&K students and business professionals based in Dehradun and nearby areas. He also connected with several students, businessmen, labourers, travellers etc over the phone to address their concerns, given the prevailing situation.

Based on the feedback obtained from by these individuals, Satish Sharma discussed the same with the concerned authorities of the Uttrakhand for immediate redressal. The Minister reassured the students and the community that the Omar Abdullah-led government is fully committed towards welfare and security of its citizens across the country. He encouraged them to use the helpline numbers circulated by the J&K Government for any assistance or emergencies.

Later, Satish Sharma also visited DIT university, Maya Devi university, UPES university, the Wildlife Institute of India and several other institutions in Dehradun to discuss security concerns of students with college Administrations. He also interacted with students from J&K in these universities.

He requested the University, College and Higher Education authorities to take immediate steps for welfare and security of J&K students in their respective colleges. The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to providing all possible support and assistance to the students and business community as well as all individuals from J&K.