Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday interacted with the 160-member delegation of Pahari Community from Kashmir at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government is committed to the empowerment of tribal communities. It is a new era of progress, prosperity, stability and hope for the tribal population of the Union Territory,” the Lt Governor said.
The community members from different parts of Kashmir thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inclusion of Paharis, Padari, Koli and Gadda Brahmin in the list of Scheduled Tribes in J&K.
“It is a historic moment for the Pahari population of J&K. The inclusion of the Pahari community in the Scheduled Tribes list is the reflection of PM Modi ‘s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. Paharis were neglected for decades, but now in the next 10 years, we will see a considerable change in our lives,” Raja Aijaz Ali, former IGP said.
Abdul Majid Zindadil said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Paharis have got freedom in a real sense after struggling for more than 70 years.
“Our voice was suppressed for decades, but due to sincere efforts of the Lt Governor, we have been given our due representation,” said Bashir Ahmad Khan from Anantnag.
Prominent Pahari leaders from different walks of life, community elders and youth of the community were present during the interaction.