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UNION MoS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY VISITS BUDGAM

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 9/25/2021 12:14:06 PM

* Inaugurates SDH Charisharrief completed at a cost of Rs 11.65 Crore
* Pays obeisance at Holy Shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Ul Alam (RA)
Budgam, Sep 24 As part of Union Government’s special public outreach programme, Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar visited Budgam district today. While interacting with various deputations at Govt. Degree College Charar-i-Sharief, Chandrasekhar said that a new era of development has started in UT of J&K, in next two to three years the people of U.T will feel a new road map of broad based development on equitable share. Prime Minister has dream to envisage progress and prosperity of UT of J&K. Earlier, the Minister inaugurated Sub District Hospital Charar-i-Sharief completed at a cost of 11.65 crores. The minister was accompanied by DDC Chairman Nazir Ahmad Khan, DC Budgam S.A.Mirza, Director Health Services Kashmir Mushtaq Ahmad Rather besides officers from medical faculty and district Administration. The Minister minutely inspected all sections of the Hospital and ascertained from concerned authorities about the functioning of the implementation of different centrally sponsored schemes in J&K. He said that the present dispensation is trying it's best to bring Jammu and Kashmir on the glorious path of development. Dr Ranjan expressed satisfaction over implementation of several government schemes in the district. He appreciated the efforts of district administration as well as various departments for effective implementation of government schemes on ground. Union Minister appreciated the wonderful arrangements made by District Administration with chance given to every one who wanted to put a point across. Regarding the establishment of 3rd tier of Panchayati Raj system in the UT, the Union Minister observed that with the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions the developmental process accelerated with full zeal and dedication for the socio economic upliftment of common people. He said that the government is committed to empowering Panchayats through devotion of funds, functions and functionaries as local representatives are well aware of needs of their areas and can resolve the issues on priority with the best solution. Commenting on the natural assets and scenic beauty of J&K, Dr Ranjan said that Jammu region has huge tourism potential as well as potential of channelizing the local produce of vegetables into an organized venture. While interacting with the people during a public outreach programme at Dehari, the Minister took elaborate feedback on the status of implementation of all government schemes in the area. He said that the main purpose of this outreach programme is to assess the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes on ground and take feedback from people. While underscoring the importance of New Education Policy 2020, he added that the new policy paves the way for reforms in the education sector and the government is committed to provide quality education to the students. Regarding Jal Jeevan Mission scheme, the Minister informed that JJM is centrally sponsored schemes launched by the Government of India with objective to provide 100% tap water to all households. The Union Minister also praised Sh Sunil Kumar a government school teacher from Udhampur district who got best teacher award at National level. During the camp, DDC Chairperson, DDC Vice Chairperson, BDCs, DDCs and PRIs besides a large number of the general public hailing from different adjoining panchayats of Block Ramnagar attended the public outreach programme and projected several demands before the Minister. While responding to the demands of PRIs, the Minister assured that all the demands of the area will be fulfilled on priority basis. During the camp, renowned local Artist Romalo Ram and party presented theme based cultural items which were highly applauded by the Union Minister as well as the audience. DDC Chairperson, Lal Chand, Principal Secretary School Education Department, Bishwajit Kumar Singh, DDC Vice Chairperson, Juhi Manhas Pathania, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib, SSP, Sargun Shukla, Director School Education Department Jammu, Dr Ravi Shankar Sharma, BDCs, DDCs, President MC Ramnagar and other district officers besides sarpanches and general public hailing from different panchayats attended the programme. At Dehari, the Union Minister also interacted with PRIs, Youth Club members, Panchayat plantation committees, Paani Samitis and SHGs. The Minister also planted a tree in the premises of GHSS Dehari.