The three member Cabinet Sub-Committee on reservation rules under the chairmanship of Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, interacted with several public delegations and students regarding their grievances on reservation rules at SKICC here on Sunday.
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma (members of Sub-committee); Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sanjeev Verma; Commissioner Secretary, GAD, M Raju; Secretary Law, Achal Sethi and senior officers from General Administration department and Social Welfare department also participated in the meeting.
During the interaction, the delegations presented their view point before the Sub-committee regarding existing reservation policy.
While examining their grievances and issues regarding reservation rules, the Sub-Committee assured them that the government will take viewpoint of every section of society to arrive at an amicable solution where everyone’s interest is safeguarded.
The Sub-Committee further said that they are open for discussions with everyone in order to reach cordial solution.
The Sub-Committee added that they will present its report within the given time frame of six months to the council of ministers headed by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.
Pertinently, the Cabinet Sub-Committee was constituted by the Omar Abdullah led government after assuming power to look into grievances projected by several section of aspirants against the existing reservation rules.
Speaking to reporters after today’s meeting, minister Sakina Itto said that the panel met several delegations today and received their feedback on the reservation issue.
She said the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has already formed the panel, and it will submit its report within six months. “Those who criticise the government will know about its sincerity after 6 months when the panel will file its report.”
“The government is committed and sincere toward the reservation issue. Some people are politicising it and using it to gain political mileage,” she said.
Itoo also said that the affidavit was filed in a wrong way, and is an excuse for them (opposition), but the government is ready to reply on the affidavit whenever required.