 Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Nov 8: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo today laid the foundation stone of Government Degree College (GDC) Mattan and new building for Primary Health Centre (PHC) Mattan, with an aim to expand access to higher education and better healthcare facilities to public, which form the core of Governance of present Government led by Omar Abdullah.
MLA Shangus-Anantnag East Reyaz Ahmad Khan; MLA Anantnag West, Abdul Majid Bhat Larmi; Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Director Colleges, Director School Education Kashmir, Director Coordination new GMCs, Director Health Services Kashmir, other senior officers of district administration, students and large number of locals were also present on the occasion.
Addressing a mammoth gathering after laying foundation stone for college building, Minister Sakeena reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring equitable development across all sectors, especially in rural and semi-urban regions. "Education and health form the backbone of a progressive society. Establishing a degree college and a full-fledged health centre in Mattan reflects our vision to empower the youth of this area and around it with quality learning opportunities as well as ensuring accessible healthcare for every citizen", she stated. Minister Sakeena further remarked that education is the most powerful weapon which can bring positive changes in the world.
The Minister highlighted that the college building will be equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, library and other advanced facilities, in order to promote holistic learning and provide new academic opportunities for the youth.
During the address, the Minister also highlighted various achievements of the Government, adding that significant strides have been made in vital sectors of Health and Education. She added that ample number of posts in these departments have been referred to recruiting agencies, adding that vacancies of Principals in all Colleges have been filled almost to provide better learning environment for the students.
The Minister further said that Doctors, Lecturers, Assistant Professors, Paramedical staff has been recruited in last one year and posted in deserving areas to provide best and quality educational and health care services to the students and locals.
The Minister on the occasion also announced that Bus for the students will also be provided as the college caters to large area. She also announced that Science stream will also be started in the college from next academic session, besides other streams as per demand of students will also be started.
Reflecting on the commitment of Omar Abdullah led government to holistic development of health infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, Minister Sakeena highlighted that advanced medical care facilities are being established in J&K, with special focus on far flung and under served areas.
She added that the new building of Primary Health Centre Mattan will be equipped best and diagnostic facilities so as to ensure timely and advanced medical attention at the local level.
MLA Shangus-Anantnag East Reyaz Ahmad Khan and MLA Anantnag West, Abdul Majid Bhat Larmi also spoke on the occasion.
Later, the Minister also visited Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Seer and inaugurated newly established Physiotherapy Unit. |
