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Budgam, June 27: Minister
for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo on
Friday laid the foundation stone of main building and administrative block of
Government Degree College (GDC) Chadoora.
MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar,
Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir, Director
Colleges, Director Family Welfare and Immunization, Director AYUSH, Principal
GDC Chadoora, faculty members of college and large number of locals were also
present on the occasion.
In her address to the
gathering, education minister emphasized on the government’s unwavering
commitment to empowering youth through accessible and quality education.
“This institution will not
just be a building of bricks and mortar, but a beacon of knowledge, opportunity
and progress for the youth of Chadoora and adjoining areas," she said.
The minister also announced
that in coming days a bus will be provided to the college for the convenience
of students.
Sakeena Itoo said that education
system across Jammu and Kashmir is taking a positive shape with sincere efforts
of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
"It is resolve of our
government that educational institutions should reach every village and every
corner of our society," she said.
She said that numerous
languishing projects were made functional after the formation of the NC
government while work on other projects has been fast-tracked.
"The progress we have
seen in the past few months is a reflection of the government’s dedication to
inclusive growth and grassroots development," she said.
Outlining some key
achievements of the government in recent months, the Minister said that the government
increased the old age pension as well as marriage assistance for the sisters of
J&K.
She added that free
electricity of 200 units and free ration of 10 kgs for deserving families is
also being provided.
"For the empowerment
of women folk, free transport in government owned buses is being provided for
our sisters," she said.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA
Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar expressed gratitude to the minister for his constant
support and assistance to the people of Chadoora constituency.
He added that with the
establishment of this college, a long pending demand of locals has been
fulfilled as the college was functioning in pre-fabricated huts.
On the occasion, Sakeena
Itoo also interacted with several public delegations and individuals, who
apprised the Minister about various issues and problems faced by them.
While interacting with them, the Minister
assured them that their genuine issues and concerns will be addressed promptly.