Jammu, Dec 31: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people on the eve of New Year 2026, expressing hope for peace, prosperity and inclusive development in the Union Territory.
In his New Year message, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conveyed his best wishes to all citizens, saying the New Year brings new hopes and opportunities in life. He urged people to commit themselves towards building a happier and healthier society and to work collectively to take Jammu and Kashmir to new heights of development and prosperity.
“Let us also dedicate ourselves to ensure the welfare and progress of Bharat and pledge to take on future challenges to realise our dreams, preserve our core values, align them with life goals and give shape to our aspirations,” the Lieutenant Governor said, praying that the New Year brings joy and prosperity to everyone.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended New Year greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, wishing them peace, prosperity and good health in the year ahead. He expressed hope that the New Year would usher in renewed optimism, harmony and fresh opportunities for progress across the region.
The Chief Minister said the occasion offers a moment to reflect on shared aspirations and reaffirm the collective commitment towards building a more inclusive, resilient and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. “May the New Year bring happiness to every household and inspire us to work together with dedication and mutual respect for the overall development and well-being of our society,” he said.
Calling upon all sections of society, especially the youth, Omar Abdullah urged them to contribute positively towards peace, unity and sustainable growth, and to play an active role in shaping a brighter future for the region. He also prayed for a year marked by stability, economic growth and strengthened bonds of brotherhood among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, also extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of New Year 2026, wishing them peace, prosperity and happiness.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government remains firmly committed towards sustaining the developmental agenda with renewed vigour, ensuring that the benefits of growth and progress reach every section of the society.
He emphasized that the focus will continue to be on improving ease of living, strengthening the basic infrastructure and delivering citizen-centric services in an efficient and transparent manner.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the resolve to provide equitable opportunities, inclusive growth and social justice will guide the government’s policies not only in 2026 but in the years to come. He added that special emphasis will be laid on youth empowerment, employment generation, infrastructure development and welfare initiatives aimed at uplifting the marginalized sections of the society.
Highlighting the rich social fabric of J&K, he said that Jammu and Kashmir has always stood as a shining example of secularism, harmony and mutual coexistence.
On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister called upon the people to extend their wholehearted support and cooperation to the administration in its efforts to revitalise all sectors, strengthen peace and work collectively towards building a peaceful, progressive and developed Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo extended her heartfelt New Year 2026 greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, expressing hope that the coming year will bring prosperity, and improved wellbeing for all sections of society.
In her greetings, the Minister said that the New Year is a time for renewed optimism and collective resolve to work towards a healthier and more inclusive future. She emphasized on the importance of unity, compassion and shared responsibility in overcoming challenges and building a stronger healthcare system.
Sakeena Itoo highlighted the government’s continued commitment towards responsive and people centric governance, with focus on strengthening and upgrading developmental landscape across length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir. She expressed confidence that sustained efforts and public cooperation would lead to meaningful progress in every sector in the year ahead.
The Minister also prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of entire Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of New Year 2026, wishing them peace, prosperity and happiness.
In his New Year message, the Minister said that the Government is entering the new year with renewed commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, ensuring that the benefits of progress reach every section of society. He said that special focus will continue to be laid on strengthening the essential services, improving ease of living and delivering citizen-centric governance with transparency and efficiency.
Highlighting the role of his key departments, Satish Sharma said that the Food and Civil Supplies Department will continue to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential commodities at affordable prices, while the Transport and IT sectors will be further strengthened to improve connectivity, digital governance and public service delivery. He added that the government is also making sustained efforts to modernize infrastructure and improve the quality of public utilities across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister underlined that youth empowerment and promotion of sports will remain among the top priorities of the Government. He said that enhanced sports infrastructure, talent identification and increased opportunities for young people are being created to channel their energy in a positive and productive direction, contributing to the overall development of the Union Territory.
Satish Sharma also reiterated the Government’s commitment to social justice, inclusive growth and welfare of the marginalized sections of society. He said that welfare schemes and development programmes will continue to be implemented with greater outreach and effectiveness to ensure that no one is left behind
Extending his best wishes, the Minister called upon the people of Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen the bonds of harmony, peace and brotherhood. He also exhorted upon the public to extend their wholehearted cooperation to the Government in its efforts to build a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir in the year 2026. (Info)
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