Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 16: Chief Secretary visited Handwara in Sub-Division of Kupwara to take stock of developmental activities and review status of governance delivery by various Government departments. He carried out surprise inspection of various Government institutions and offices and educational institutions.
Chief Secretary was accompanied by IGP North, DDC Kupwara, SSP Handwara, ADC Handwara and other officers.
Chief Secretary inspected Government Middle School Wodipura and High School Wodipura and was enthused by the overwhelming participation of students in the nationwide sanitation campaign “Swachhta Hi Sewa”. Chief Secretary said that participation of students in this campaign will change the mindset of society and ensure success of the Swachh Bharat Mission launched by the Government.
He directed the concerned officers to redouble their efforts towards cleanliness and sanitation and ensure overwhelming participation of all sections, particularly students and younger generation in the ongoing “Swachhta Fortnight”.
Chief Secretary directed for immediate completion of additional building being constructed at Government High School Wodipura. He also directed DDC Kupwara to initiate leveling of the playground and construction of approach road to the said institution. During the visit to Government Middle School Wodipura, he also instructed to construct one additional classroom and completion of fencing wall already approved under the convergence plan.
Chief Secretary also inspected ongoing work of fountain in the main chowk of Handwara and directed the executing agency for its early completion. The Chief Secretary also visited the Administrative Complex at Handwara and inspected various sections, including records. While reviewing the progress of the ongoing work on the said complex, the Chief Secretary agreed for release the balance funds to the tune of Rs. 1.50 crores to ensure its early completion.
He also inspected PHC Chogal and called upon the functionaries to work with added zeal to provide desired services to the people efficiently.
Earlier, the Chief Secretary alongwith the DGP J&K paid obeisance at the holy shrine of Shri Mata Bhadrakali. He directed for carrying out of improvement on the approach road leading to the holy shrine.
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