President Awardee Mudasir Dar Calls on LG Sinha; Advocates for Retention of NIT at Pulwama

Srinagar, Jan 12: Social activist and President Awardee in World Scouting, Mudasir Dar, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday to discuss the proposed establishment of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Newa, Pulwama.

An official communication stated that Mudasir Dar, representing a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including educators, traders, sportspersons, religious leaders, and civil society members, submitted a memorandum of demand to the Lieutenant Governor urging the retention of the proposed National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Newa, Pulwama.

The memorandum also advocated for a balanced and inclusive approach, suggesting the use of minimum land, prioritizing barren areas, and ensuring fair compensation for affected farmers. Key signatories to this collective effort included renowned educationist Prof. Ab Hamid Sheikh, Fayaz Wani (Vice-President, Pulwama Traders Association), Molvi Aijaz Noori (Religious Leader), Owais Yaqoob (International MMA Fighter), Altaf Ahmad Bhat (Chairman, J&K Civil Society), Shariya Manzoor (National Boxer), Javaid Sofi (Prominent Journalist) and several others from diverse fields.

According to spokesperson, the Lieutenant Governor reassured Dar and the delegation that the NIT project would remain in Pulwama, reaffirming the government’s commitment to equitable development and prioritizing youth-centric progress in the region.