DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
SRINAGAR, Oct 18
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today personally visited the office chambers at Civil Secretariat here of his Cabinet colleagues 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.
During his visit, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani.
Omar 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. Earlier today Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor allocated portfolios to the newly inducted Ministers in Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led council of ministers. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary is holding the charge of Public Works (R&B), Industries and Commerce, Mining, Labour and Employment, and Skill Development. Sakeena Itoo has been assigned the charge of important ministries of Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare.
Javed Ahmed Rana has been allocated the departments of Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs. Javid Ahmad Dar will be the minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election. Satish Sharma has been assigned the charge of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and ARI and Trainings.
