Excelsior Correspondent
ANANTNAG, Apr 28: Minister for Public Enterprises, Hajj, Auqaf and Floriculture, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed today said that Government is making all out efforts to ameliorate the lot of people especially living in far off areas of the State.
The Minister was addressing a public meeting in Larnoo area of South Kashmir.
Peerzada said that the area which was backward in educational and other sectors, has shown tremendous improvement and now by the efforts of Government, as many as 2 Degree Colleges, 16 Higher Secondary Schools, 39 High Schools, 48 Middle Schools and 124 Primary Schools are functioning in the area.
He said there are number of health institutions in the area which include one PHC, Sub Centres and Dispensaries, besides one District Hospital, equipped with latest machinery. He said Rs. 13.50 crore has been spent on the installation of Central Heating System in District Hospital.
The Minister also listed the other endeavour of the Coalition Government and said that 116 transformers were provided under RGGVY, besides poles and conductor in 34 habitations. He said various bridges and link roads are under execution under PMGSY. He said 38 kilometre road length has been macadamized in the district during last year.
Peerzada Sayeed called upon the people to maintain peace and tranquillity so that the programmes of development and welfare go to its logical end.
The officers of District Administration Anantnag accompanied the Minister.
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