JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today 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.