Union MoS for Home Affairs visited Ganderbal

Lays foundation stones, inaugurates projects worth Rs 19 Crore

Inaugurates Cupping Therapy Unit at DDRC

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 20: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanad Rai today visited district Ganderbal during which he laid foundation stone and also inaugurated various projects worth several crore here at Manasbal Park during an event organized to celebrate the development achievements in the district.

The DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir, ADDC, ADC, CPO, PRI members, prominent citizens and other dignitaries were present at the event.

During his visit to the Manasbal Park, Union Minister inspected several stalls installed by various departments and also inspected the ongoing mega job fair organized by the Employment and Counseling Centre Ganderbal as a significant effort to create employment opportunities under the umbrella of “Berozgar Mukt Ganderbal,” initiative.

On the occasion Nityanad Rai laid foundation stone of several projected to the tune of Rs 5.39 crore which include development of Dignibal Police Colony Road, (UT Sector),  upgradation of Gujar Pati and Gori Mohalla Link roads at Malshahibagh and Upgradation/Development Of Shuhuma Inner links (under District Sector).

He also inaugurated various other vital projects costing an amount of Rs 13.76 crore which include Water Supply Scheme Gojer Pati Telali Basti Wussan, Water Supply Scheme Shuhama (New), New Water Supply Scheme Police Colony Dignibal, Water Supply Scheme Tulmulla Dangerpora and reconstruction / reactivation Swajaldhara Schemes.

Meanwhile, the Minister also presented a cheque amounting Rs 16,89000 to the fishermen of Ganderbal as a  Livelihood and Nutritional support under PMMSY.

The Minister while  speaking on the occasion said that the purpose of visiting Ganderbal was to assess the development scenario in the district and UT has witnessed highest tourist footfall from March 2022 to March 2023,  2.25 crore tourist have visited to J&K which has paved the way for new avenues of employment.

“Efforts have been started to re-establish Kashmir as paradise under the guideline of Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi, who is always committed to ensure tourism development in the UT and in this regard Government is ensuring all support to facilitate safety and state of art facilities to the tourists”, he added.

To ensure more employment avenues in the UT, the Government has launched several schemes in Agriculture and allied sectors due to which productivity of agriculture and horticulture has increased which led to income of farmers being increased.

          Nityanad Rai also commended the district administration for facilitating the local youth to start self-employment ventures and making over 50 percent Panchayats Nasha Mukt. He also appreciated the district administration for organizing Mega Job fair in which over 7800 local youth participated among which 1180 youth were selected for various posts and district Ganderbal has also good number of self-employed youth.

During his inspection to departmental stalls, the Minister handed over sanction letters to the beneficiaries under PMEGP, Golden Cards, UDID Cards and Abha Cards. He also handed over appreciation certificates to several people who have done commendable work in Solid Waste Management and also to Pani Samiti members.

While inspecting the Animal Husbandry stall, Nityanad Rai was informed that 100% vaccination has been achieved for Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease besides 164 employment opportunities have been generated through various governmental schemes during 2022-23.

Later, Minister also witnessed a cultural show presented by the students of various schools of the district which was highly appreciated by the audience.

Earlier, Nityanad Rai inaugurated a Cupping Therapy Unit at the District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC), Wayil Ganderbal.

On the occasion Minister was informed that the new cupping therapy unit is a valuable addition to the services offered by the DDRC. Cupping therapy is an ancient traditional medicine practice that involves placing special cups on the skin to create a vacuum.The cupping therapy unit at the DDRC Ganderbal will provide free treatment to people with disabilities.

Nityanad Rai also reviewed the departments’ functioning, including the artificial limb unit and took stock of services rendered to people with disabilities.

 During the meeting the Minister was briefed about the mandate and functioning of the Sakhi Club which was recently initiated. Sakhi Club is a women’s empowerment club that provides a platform for women to learn about their rights and to access various government services.

On the occasion, Union Minister also witnessed a live demonstration of self-defence activity in case a woman is harassed or molested in a public place.