*Sakeena Itoo reviews progress on development works, welfare schemes in Kulgam*

Kulgam, 21 Feb : Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today convened a marathon meeting here to review progress on development works besides assessing implementation of government sponsored schemes across Kulgam district.

During the meeting, the Minister held detailed deliberations regarding various ongoing key projects and development works undertaken in the district.

She also had a comprehensive review of the implementation of various beneficiary-oriented schemes.
Addressing the officers on the occasion, the Minister emphasized that the present dispensation led by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, is committed to address the public issues on priority basis and improve their socio-economic conditions at grassroots level. We are resolute to fulfill public aspirations and ensure better facilities and services to them.

The minister stressed choosing priority projects with achievable deadlines that align with the budget cycle and fulfil public needs and aspirations.
She impressed upon the officers to work with added zeal and a sense of responsibility and attend public in a compassionate manner, ensuring prompt redressal of their issues and developmental needs.

The minister also emphasised the need for strong collaboration between the elected legislators and the officers in order to fulfill aspirations of the people and ensure maximum benefit of government schemes percolate to the public.
The meeting was attended by all district officers including DC kulgam Athar Aamir, Additional dc Vaqar Geri, ASP kulgam, EXN R&B,Exn and other senior officers of police and district administration.

Earlier, the DC gave a detailed presentation highlighting the district’s profile, the functioning of different sectors and the developmental scenario.