Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday announced that 50,000 jobs would be made available for the youth in the next three months.
"It will be the largest recruitment drive in Jammu and Kashmir," the governor said, addressing a press conference flanked by the top officials, reports The Times of India.
The governor also said that the centre will soon make a 'big' announcement on Jammu and Kashmir.
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He asserted that the identity and culture of people of Jammu and Kashmir will be preserved at all costs.
He said that the restrictions after the abrogation of Article 370 were necessary to prevent any civilian causalities.
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The governor said that restoration of mobile services would be deferred as internet is a handy tool for anti-national elements.
He admitted that pellet guns were used by security personnel during protests in the Kashmir Valley and said forces took utmost precaution taken to prevent injuries.
"Don't be sad about detention of political leaders, it will help them in their political careers," he told reporters.
