'Srinagar heart of J&K, its development reflects overall development'

Srinagar, Sep 18: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired the review meeting of district Srinagar and took a comprehensive review of ongoing development projects and other welfare initiatives being undertaken across the district.

The meeting was attended by MLAs Ali Mohammad Sagar; Mubarakh Gul; Shamim Firdous; Salman Ali Sagar; Tanvir Sadiq; Mushtaq Ahmad Guroo and Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; Commissioner SMC, Director SKIMS; HoDs and Directors of various line departments and other senior and district officers of district administration Srinagar.

During the meeting, the Minister took comprehensive assessment of performance of each department, besides progress on implementation of flagship schemes like Mission Yuva, HADP, PM Surya Ghar, National TB Elimination Programme and others.

She also took evaluation of physical and financial progress of various projects being executed under district CAPEX, MPLAD’s, CDF, SASCI, AMRUT 2.0, and other schemes.

While reviewing status of healthcare infrastructure, rural development, road connectivity, education, and drinking water facilities across the district, the Minister directed the officers to ensure timely completion of projects and called for a result-oriented approach to address public grievances.

“Srinagar is the heart of J&K and its development reflects the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir”, Minister Sakeena stated. She called upon all the officers to work with dedication so that the Srinagar city can emerge as the cleanest and brightest city of country.