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SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asked his Cabinet colleagues to actively monitor and review the functioning of the departments assigned to them to improve governance in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairing a meeting, the Chief Minister assessed developmental scenario of Jammu and Kashmir besides the performance and progress of various government departments.
He asserted the Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in its functioning.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo; Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana; Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election, Javid Ahmad Dar; Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma; Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and Administrative Secretaries were also present during the meeting.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo presented a detailed briefing, highlighting the notable achievements of various departments, the current status of ongoing projects, and the deadlines for completion of projects.
Discussions included future strategies to improve governance and enhance service delivery across Jammu & Kashmir.
The Chief Minister reiterated the necessity of adhering to deadlines and urged his cabinet colleagues to actively monitor and review the departments assigned to them.
“The reviews will provide us with a clear understanding of where we stand and help us move forward effectively,” he stated.
Omar Abdullah further announced that his office would also begin reviewing other departments directly under his purview, ensuring comprehensive oversight of government functions.
“The government is committed to fostering a transparent and accountable administration, and it is vital that each department works in unison to deliver the benefits of development to the grassroots level,” the Chief Minister added.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister personally visited the office chambers of his Cabinet colleagues in the Civil Secretariat here to congratulate them on formally assuming their respective duties. The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, and Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmad Rana, Javid Ahmad Dar, Satish Sharma and Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani.
Accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, the Chief Minister expressed his confidence in the newly appointed ministers and Advisor, expressing hope that they would carry out their responsibilities diligently and contribute to the effective governance of the Union Territory.
He highlighted the importance of their roles in advancing the government’s developmental agenda and ensuring the welfare of the people. The ministers, in turn, expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the Chief Minister’s visit and his encouraging words. They reaffirmed their commitment to working collectively under his leadership to deliver on the promises made to the public.