KISHTWAR, Jul 7: National Conference Senior leader and Spokesperson of Chenab Valley Region. Ajeet Bhagat has Appeals the government and concerned authorities to ensure adequate job opportunities for the youth of Chenab Valley Region, stating that the Chenab Valley Region has emerged as a major hub of hydroelectric power projects.
In a statement issued here today, Bhagat expressed concern that despite the presence of multiple power projects in the Chenab Valley Region, the population especially educated unemployed youth are not being given fair representation in employment. He emphasized that the people of Chenab Valley Region have made significant sacrifices for these projects, including land acquisition and environmental impacts, and therefore deserve priority in job allocations.
The National Conference leader highlighted that Chenab Valley Region holds immense potential due to its vast hydroelectric resources, which are contributing significantly to the economy. However, he added that the benefits must also reach the grassroots level. “It is unfortunate that outsiders are being preferred while Chenab Valley skilled and unskilled youth continue to struggle for employment,” he said.
Bhagat demanded that a transparent recruitment policy be implemented, ensuring reservation or preference for Chenab Valley Region youth in all ongoing and upcoming power projects. He also called for the establishment of skill development centers in the Chenab Valley Region to equip youth with the necessary technical expertise required in the power sector.
The National Conference leader appealed to the administration to conduct a comprehensive review of employment practices in these projects and take immediate corrective measures. He warned that continued neglect of Chenab Valley youth aspirations could lead to growing dissatisfaction among the people.