Little for Kargil martyrs? kin

While families of 48 martyrs from the state had applied for petrol pumps, only 29 have been able to start operations.

Published on: Jul 27, 2006, 02:26:00 IST

None | By Utpal Parashar, Dehra Dun

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As the nation basked over its victory against Pakistan on the lofty peaks of Kargil, the governments at Centre and states made several promises to the families of the soldiers.

Although seven years have passed, many of those promises of free land,petrol pumps, gas agencies and monthly allowances are yet to be fulfilled leaving many families disillusioned and angry. Of the total 527 brave-hearts across the country who lost their lives in the war, 75 were from Uttaranchal, the highest among states. But till date, families of 19 martyrs from the state are yet to get the promised petrol pumps. Construction of roads named after some martyrs are yet to begin. Work began on some roads but stopped midway. Some families are yet to get the plots of land assured by the government.

While families of 48 martyrs from the state had applied for petrol pumps, only 29 have been able to start operations. Of those 19 who are still waiting, 11 families are facing problems in acquiring land.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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