‘Pushes for local employment’
Srinagar, June 22: MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi Uri chaired a meeting with NHPC officials, including the Project Manager of Max Infra, the Deputy General Manager (HR), and the Liaison Officer to review various aspects of the NHPC Uri-I Phase second project.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the progress of the project and issues concerning the affected communities. Dr Sajjad Shafi Uri emphasized that families whose land has been acquired for the project should be given priority benefits.
He strongly urged NHPC and the executing agencies to ensure maximum employment opportunities for local youth. He also called for preference to be given to local transport operators, machinery owners, and local contractors in all project-related works.
The MLA made it clear that no outside workers should be engaged as long as eligible manpower is available within Sub-Division Uri. He directed the officials to first provide opportunities to qualified local residents, and only in the absence of suitable local candidates should workers from outside be considered.
Shafi Uri further impressed upon NHPC officials to create sustainable employment opportunities for the people of Sub Division Uri, particularly those affected by the project, so that they can benefit directly from the development taking place in the region.
The officials assured the MLA that his concerns and recommendations regarding local employment and participation would be taken into consideration during the implementation of the project.
However, the landowners affected by the Uri-I Phase II project, along with unemployed youth, transporters, and local contractors have expressed their gratitude to MLA Uri for strongly advocating the interests of the people of Sub-Division Uri during his meeting with project authorities.
