Sakeena Itoo conducts extensive tour of Eidgah Constituency, takes stock of ongoing development works

• Also inspects various health, educational institutions

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted an extensive tour of Eidgah constituency of Srinagar and took stock of various ongoing development works besides inspecting health and education institutions across the Constituency. During her visit, the Minister visited Hamidi Kashmiri Memorial, Government Degree College Eidgah and took stock of academic activities at the institute. She also inspected the progress of ongoing works on the college building.

On the occasion, the Minister directed the officers of executing agency to expedite the pace of ongoing works so that the building can be dedicated for public use. She also directed the officers of revenue department for early demarcation of college premises so that the boundary wall can be constructed at the earliest.

Addressing a gathering on the occasion, the Minister highlighted that the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is giving prime importance to health and education sectors as they form the core of any developed society. She reaffirmed the commitment of Government to people-centric governance, highlighting that the current dispensation is of the people and for the people and remains committed to fulfil all the aspirations of the public.

Later, the Minister also visited Government Boys Middle School Noorbagh, Mini Maternity Centre Noorbagh, Urban Public Health Centre (UPHC) Palpora and Government Boys High School Takanwaripora.

At BMS Noorbagh, the Minister held detailed inspection of school premises taking stock of teaching facilities, classroom conditions, and availability of essential resources. She also interacted with the faculty and students. She called upon the teaching community to bridge infrastructure gaps and improve learning environments for children in the school.

Later, while visiting Mini Maternity Centre Noorbagh, the Minister took detailed assessment of medical facilities available at the hospital. She interacted with the medical staff of the centre and took appraisal about the facilities, staff strength and availability of medicines at the health institution. She stressed on the timely upgradation of facilities at the health centre so that people of the constituency have access to quality medical services without being forced to travel long distances.

During the visit to Mini Maternity Centre, the Minister also held a public interaction meet and took stock of various local issues and problems of the community.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the public has chosen a majority government under the leadership of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah with clear mandate. She highlighted that several initiatives have been taken to strengthen public services, ensure better accessibility and upgrade facilities for the benefit of the people. She assured the locals that all genuine issues and problems will be addressed promptly.

At Government Boys High School Takanwaripora, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to bringing more reforms in health and education sectors to address the needs of the local population. She highlighted that in recent months the government has upgraded medical infrastructure across the length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Minister further said that more than 700 medical officers have been appointed in recent months to upgrade medical facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas.

While speaking on the burning issue of drug menace, the Minister called upon the school authorities to maintain due vigil around the school premises to tackle this menace. She highlighted that it should be our collective endeavour to overcome this growing societal problem.

The Minister also assured the public as well as school management that the issues and concerns raised will be addressed on priority. MLA Eidgah, Mubarakh Gul; Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Director School Education Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir, Director Colleges, Director Colleges, ADC Srinagar, SE R&B and other senior officers of district administration also accompanied the Minister during the visit.