Srinagar, Sep 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that empowering Paharis would build resilient and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing a gathering of the Pahari tribal community at Srinagar, LG Sinha said, “The Centre is committed to bringing the Pahari tribal community to the mainstream. Their empowerment will build a resilient and prosperous J&K.”

He said that the vision of sustainable growth and inclusive prosperity would shape a brighter future for the tribal community in J&K.

The LG recalled the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahari ethnic groups.

He said that empowerment of tribal communities was the priority of the central government.

“There is a need for continuous efforts to ensure the development of

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