BANDIPORA: As part of Union Government’s Public Outreach Programme, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday visited Bandipora to review the ground level implementation of Government Schemes. During his visit Ashwini Kumar Choubey visited Wullar Vantage Park to take first hand appraisal of Wular conservation works.
During the inspection of stalls installed by various departments at Wullar Vantage Park, the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed apprised the minister of the progress of various centrally sponsored schemes.
The minister on the occasion handed over sanction letters of welfare schemes among the beneficiaries of various departments including Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Industries, Social Welfare, NRLM and Bank. He also distributed books among students and ABPMJAY cards among beneficiaries of the Health Department.
At Wular Vantage, Ashwini Kumar Choubey interacted with Wular mitras and administered oath to Wular mitras, officers/officials and other participants to protect the environment and beat plastic pollution.
The minister also chaired a meeting of officers at mini Secretariat Bandipora to review the progress of implementation of schemes at grassroots level. During the meeting, the DC apprised the chair regarding various developmental activities, progress of government sponsored schemes and achievements of the district.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the central government is committed to take developmental scenario to new heights and generate employment avenues for youth. He expressed satisfaction for the proper implementation of Govt. schemes by District Administration.
Ashwini Kumar Choubey appreciated the close coordination of District Administration and PRIs in implementing Government Schemes and programmes for the welfare of people. The minister on the occasion stressed on the promotion of Eco Tourism promotion and formation of Eco Clubs in educational institutions. At mini Secretariat, he also participated in the plantation drive.

KR Desk