JJ CORRESPONDENT
Srinagar, Oct 20: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pritima Bhoumik on Wednesday asserted that the Central Government is implementing various developmental schemes for the overall development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister during a Public outreach programme held at Bandipora of North Kashmir district said that the Central Government is implementing various developmental plans for the overall development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
She said that the Social Justice and Empowerment ministry has been entrusted with the empowerment of the disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society including Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Senior Citizens and tribal population.
Bhoumik said that the central and Union Territory (UT) governments have launched several programmes with special focus on skill development and employment generation that will uplift the condition of these target groups.
The Minister met several public delegations and e-inaugurated various developmental projects including the academic complex of Higher Secondary School Sumbal constructed at the cost of Rs 11.18 Crore besides road infrastructure and development of play fields, MGNREGA, Irrigation and Water Conservation projects.
Sharing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said that “Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas” slogan is not merely a slogan but a mission that will ensure the paradigm shift in the socio-economic condition of the people who belong to the weaker sections of society.
The Minister also inspected stalls at Dak Bunglow Sumbal erected by different departments highlighting their performance under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahatsov. The Minister also visited Indoor Stadium Shadipora where several cultural programmes were presented by students. UNI
