Strengthen civil-military ties for quick redressal of issues: Omar Abdullah

During the meeting,topics pertaining issues such as human welfare,ex-gratia relief,de-mining,construction of roads,acquisition of land and development of infrastructure were discussed.

Subjects concerning grant of tax relief and enhancement of financial assistance to ex-servicemen who have participated in World War-II were also tabled. Omar approved enhancing financial assistance of participants of World War-II and their widows from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 per month .

Omar also constituted a committee headed by the chief secretary to look into various land related cases. In the case of the Tosha Maidan firing range,it was decided that a committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary will look into the matter.