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JAMMU: Today, hoteliers in the well-known tourist destination of Pahalgam voluntarily adopted the Swachhta Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) in the hospitality sector, thanks to the virtual launch of the initiative by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, recently collaborated to create the aforementioned rating system, which rates the country's tourism infrastructure—such as hotels, resorts, and home stays—according to the standards of safe sanitation practices specified in the guidelines published under the travel for LIFE campaign. In his remarks, Dulloo expressed his satisfaction that Pahalgam was the first city in the nation to be selected for the pilot programme of this assessment system, which will rate our hospitality infrastructure for sanitation and hygiene on a voluntary basis by these installations there. He described the scientific temper-based rating system as quite novel and inventive. He restates that in order to improve the sustainability of our tourist destinations, such initiatives are strongly advised. He pointed out that since tourism is one of the pillars of our economy, it is even more important for us to protect the unspoiled natural beauty and pleasant surroundings of our UT. He went on to say that law-abiding citizens encourage law-abiding behaviour across the board. He noted that the economy, ecology, and equity—the three pillars of sustainable development—are all equally important, and that it is the common duty of all residents to be aware of the need to preserve this delicate ecosystem. Based on practical principles, according to the Chief Secretary, are the three components of Solid Waste Management (SWM), Faecal Sludge Management (FSM), and Greywater Management (GWM). According to him, the three accreditation phases—orientation for stakeholders, voluntary declaration, verification, and ground truthing—all work together to improve our tourist destinations. As the torchbearers, J&K has an additional duty to lead the way for others, so he counselled all parties involved, including the relevant authorities, to ensure the success of this model here. Additionally, he said that this is a surefire method of raising visitor satisfaction and encouraging repeat visits. He wished success to those in J&K who were the first to voluntarily adopt it. During the event, it was disclosed that the three SGLR themes—SWM, FSM, and GWM—had essentially been given a total of 200 marks, with the first two receiving 80 points apiece and the final theme receiving 40 points. To be eligible to participate in the certification process, each participating entity must receive a minimum of 50% of the possible points in each theme. At this launch ceremony, it was announced that those who scored between 100 and 130 are certified as having "1-Leaf Status," those who scored between 130 and 180 as having 3-Leaf Status, and those who scored between 180 and 200 as the highest as having "5-Leaf Status." Later, the Chief Secretary released a document outlining the process, significance of this rating system, and advantages for the sector adopting it for their assessment along with other participants, including the Secretary, Tourism (GoI); Director, DDWS, GoI; DDC, Chairperson, Anantnag; Commissioner Secretary, RDD; Secretary, Tourism; and District Development Commissioner. [caption id="attachment_7052" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS virtually launches SGLR for Pahalgam on pilot basis[/caption]
JAMMU: Everyone should respect the Supreme Court judgement on Article 370, said Ravinder Raina, President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir. J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina hailed the Supreme Court's judgement upholding the abrogation…
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Jammu, Dec 11: Ravinder Raina, the president of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP, praised the Supreme Court's decision on Monday, stating that "we honour and respect the judgement in letter and spirit." The ruling upheld the annulment of Article 370. Nonetheless, G A Mir, a former president of the J-K Congress, stated that the party is reviewing the verdict and will make an announcement as appropriate. He claimed that in addition to guaranteeing special protections for the jobs and land for the residents of the Union Territory, the supreme court ought to have set a deadline for the restoration of statehood.On Monday, the Supreme Court affirmed the Centre's August 2019 decision to repeal Article 370, which gave the former state of Jammu and Kashmir special status, and ordered that measures be taken to hold Assembly elections by September 30 of the following year. The supreme court further ordered that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood be reinstated as soon as possible. "We take great pride in our nation, its constitution, and its top-notch judiciary globally. In letter and spirit, we honour and respect the Supreme Court's decision," Raina declared.He said that the Prime Minister and the Home Minister are obligated to fulfil their promises regarding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, even though the Central government has repeatedly stated that it is prepared to hold assembly elections. The Election Commission will make the final decision on this matter. Sunil Sethi, the chief spokesperson for the J-K BJP, stated that it is preferable to avoid politicising the supreme court's decision, which was in line with the aspirations of the nation as a whole. "This ruling is historic because it resolved the concerns expressed regarding J-K's full integration. Though some Kashmiris base their politics on this (Article 370), this fight was not political or community-focused, according to Sethi. According to Brig (Retd) Anil Gupta, a different BJP leader, the ruling by the Supreme Court would only upset those who benefited from the conflict. "Those who say that the people of J&K are not happy with the ruling made by the Supreme Court are telling falsehoods. They are capable of speaking for themselves. Who has given them the authority to speak for everyone in the country? He wrote on X, "Only beneficiaries of the conflict will be unhappy. When contacted, Congress leader Mir stated that the party is reviewing the decision and will release a statement in line with that assessment. He did, however, applaud the deadline for holding assembly elections and stated that a deadline for the restoration of statehood ought to have also been provided. Mir claimed that the Supreme Court ought to have advocated for the preservation of land and employment opportunities for Jammu and Kashmi residents. [caption id="attachment_7025" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K BJP Welcomes SC Verdict Upholding Article 370 Abrogation[/caption]
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Karan Singh, the son of the late Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir, praised the Supreme Court's ruling confirming Article 370's repeal and urged everyone to "accept the inevitable." The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that no decision made by the Centre on behalf of a State may be challenged in court, upholding the Union Government's decision to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted Jammu and Kashmir special status. Singh also recommended that political parties in J&K move forward with their preparations for the upcoming elections rather than needlessly pushing themselves too far. Singh also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reinstate statehood."I'm glad to have it. It's evident now that whatever took place was lawful under the constitution.I ask Prime Minister Modi to quickly reestablish statehood "A section of people in J&K who will not be happy with this judgement, my sincere advice is that they should accept the inevitable and they should accept the fact that now this has been done and the Supreme Court has upheld the action and therefore there's no point now unnecessarily hitting their head against the wall," he continued. "I now advise them to focus their efforts on contesting the upcoming elections. People ought to be inspired there right now rather than becoming pessimistic," Karan Singh continued. [caption id="attachment_7013" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Accept the inevitable" says former J&K Maharaja's son Karan Singh as SC upholds abrogation of Article 370[/caption]
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