CM inaugurates projects worth Rs 5.25 Cr in Baramulla

Baramulla, Oct 14: Continuing with his district review meetings to personally evaluate development initiatives in various districts, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Baramulla and chaired a high-level meeting to assess the district’s progress in execution of works and implementation of various government schemes

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma, DDC Chairperson Safina Beig, legislators from Baramulla, Sopore, Pattan, Uri, and Wagoora-Kreeri, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, besides Heads of Departments and senior district officers.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, gave a presentation on sector-wise achievements and ongoing projects, highlighting progress in key areas including power, health, education, rural development, agriculture and allied sectors, among others.

The Chief Minister was apprised about the progress achieved in respect of utilization of funds under the District capex .

During his visit, the Chief Minister also through virtual mode e-inaugurated several developmental projects completed at a total cost of Rs 5.25 crore.