Srinagar, Jul 2 : Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (UT) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Today said the government is dedicated towards equitable development and safeguarding the interest of every section of society without any discrimination.

An official spokesman said this afternoon that a delegation of Sikh Minority Forum, J&K today called on LG Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan.

The delegation led by former Legislator, Surinder Ambardar submitted a memorandum of demands pertaining to various welfare issues of Sikh Community living in J&K including implementation of Anti-Conversion Law; Special employment package for Sikhs; beautification and other allied development works of religious places; extension of benefits under new Industrial policy; reservation in Delimitation process; reservation in Assembly seats etc.

He said the Lt Governor gave a patient hearing to the members of the visiting deputation and assured them that all their concerns and demands would be looked into meticulously.

“J&K Government is dedicated towards equitable development, besides safeguarding the interests of every section of the society without any discrimination”, observed the Lt Governor.(UNI)