J&K Government’s priority is to bridge development gaps in rural belts: Itoo

Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Saturday undertook an extensive developmental tour of Kulgam district, during which she inaugurated a series of developmental projects and also laid foundation stones for multiple public utility facilities aimed at strengthening the district’s health, education and rural infrastructure.

At Government Degree College, Kulgam, Itoo laid foundation of multipurpose sports complex, said officials. The Minister also inaugurated health and wellness centre at Chamgund Kulgam. After inauguration, she inspected the health facility and took round of different sections of the centre.

Interacting with the officers on the occasion, Itoo highlighted the significance of these centres in far-flung and rural areas. She asked the officers to provide best possible medical care to the locals.

She also inaugurated library block, computer lab, and art and craft lab at Government Higher Secondary School, DK Marg Noorabad, Kulgam.

On the occasion, the Minister interacted with faculty and students. She highlighted that the J&K Government is giving priority to education sector with particular focus on rural and far-flung areas. She asked the students to make best use of these facilities for their overall development.

At Kutamarg, the Minister addressed a public darbar. In her address, Itoo highlighted that developmental initiatives reflect the government’s priority to bridge developmental gaps in rural belts while ensuring equitable access to essential services. She reiterated that improvements in health and education form the backbone of sustainable development and long-term community empowerment.

“The Government is fully committed to delivering transparent, accountable, and people-centric governance. Our continuous focus is on improving public services, upgrading infrastructure and ensuring that every citizen, irrespective of location, benefits from developmental initiatives of the government,” Sakeena Itoo stated.

She reaffirmed that the government is working tirelessly to elevate the standards of health services, modernise educational infrastructure and enhance rural development across J&K.

The Minister also encouraged citizens to actively participate in developmental processes and maintain close cooperation with local authorities for their developmental needs. She assured the public that the government remains steadfast in its mission to ensure quality governance, efficient service delivery, and inclusive development across Jammu & Kashmir.