Srinagar, July 18, July 19 -- Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a new phase of development and stressed that sustained peace, inclusive growth and social justice remain essential for the region's long-term progress. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the Republican Party of India (Athawale) leader highlighted a range of national and regional issues, including development initiatives, employment generation, social welfare and the need to strengthen democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.Athawale said the Centre remains committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reach every section of society, particularly Scheduled Castes, Sc...