Jammu, Oct 16 (KNS): The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Friday reviewed security arrangements for minority and migrant communities in Jammu and Kashmir, besides examining the implementation of welfare schemes and the status of complaints received from these communities.

Chairing a meeting with senior civil and police officers in Jammu, NCM Chairman Harjit Singh Grewal discussed security concerns, educational opportunities, financial assistance and access to government welfare programmes.

The meeting examined measures being taken to protect minority and migrant communities, with emphasis on coordination between security agencies and district administrations.

Grewal called for continued monitoring of the security situation and appropriate measures to address concerns of vulnerable communities.

The Social Welfare Department presented details of schemes being implemented for minority communities, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and programmes under the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Officials also presented district-wise information on the physical and financial progress of these schemes.

The Chairman reviewed complaints received from minority communities and the action taken by concerned departments, stressing that genuine grievances should be addressed without unnecessary delays.

Issues relating to educational opportunities and promotion of the Punjabi language were also discussed.

Grewal asked officials to examine community-specific demands at the appropriate administrative levels and maintain regular coordination with the Commission.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Social Welfare Dr Doifode Sagar Dattatray, Special DGP Uttam Chand, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal, IGP Jammu Tejinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa and SSP Jammu Joginder Singh, among other officials.

However, the administration did not disclose the number of grievances pending from minority communities or provide details of specific security concerns raised during the meeting. (KNS)