SRINAGAR, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated the government's firm commitment to welfare of all segments of society as Government's main responsibility rather than an act of charity.

Addressing a one-day event on "Empowering Communities-Welfare for All" at the SKICC, the Chief Minister stressed that welfare initiatives must be designed to reach the most disadvantaged sections of society, instead of benefitting only the privileged few.

He further underlined the importance of inclusive growth, saying that the government's policies are aimed at empowering communities and ensuring equitable development.

He was addressing a one-day event on "Empowering Communities-Welfare for All" at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conventi...