JK Governor interact with YFLO delegates

Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News) –N. N. Vohra, Governor, and Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, interacted with a delegation of the Young FICCI Ladies Organization (YFLO), Delhi Chapter, here today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor observed that the boys and girls of J&K are highly talented and if they are provided enabling opportunities they can excel in all spheres of human endeavour. He said that the overall environment has been speedily looking up and this year, uptill yesterday, over 10.6 lakh tourists had visited the Kashmir Valley, adding that it is a matter of great satisfaction to the public at large. In this context, he said that there is need for timely building the required capacities to satisfactorily meet the rapidly emerging requirement of tourist infrastructure. He noted that young entrepreneurs have an important role to play in this arena, to supplement the efforts of the Government to establish the required standards of hotels and restaurants, transport services, entertainment avenues, good roads and safe traffic arrangements etc.

Referring to the industrial sector, the Governor observed that there is a high potential for the growth of this sector, particularly for the production of environment friendly high value goods. He called upon the young entrepreneurs to come forward in a big way and invest in the State and become stakeholders in the rapid economic growth of J&K, observing that he foresees a very bright future for the State with increasing investments taking place on a continuing basis.   

Replying to queries of the delegates, the Governor stressed the high importance for reviving and promoting ethical values and securing balanced and equitable growth.  

Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, interacting with YFLO delegates who have diverse professional and entrepreneurial backgrounds, ranging from fashion designing to law, observed that we must pay back to the society what we owe to it. Stressing the crucial importance of securing inclusive growth, she called upon the young entrepreneurs to also devote their attention and a portion of their earnings to help those who are not as fortunate as we are. She pointed out that this is necessary to ensure that the societal dynamics remain wholesome and harmonious.

Referring to the empowerment of women, Mrs. Vohra emphasized the high importance of ensuring the education of the girl child, adding that is the key to future progress and prosperity. Responding to questions, she shared with YFLO delegates her experiences of 37 years as a career civil servant.

Ms. Divya Suri Singh, Chairperson YFLO, Delhi Chapter, introduced the delegates participating in the interaction with the Governor and the Lady Governor and presented them mementos on this occasion.

In her welcome address, Ms. Singh threw light on the establishment, evolution, growth, aims, objects and activities of YFLO which was launched in 2004.
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