SRINAGAR, June 16: Highlighting the importance of peace for carrying out developmental activities, the Minister for Rural Development, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that the forces inimical to peaceful atmosphere should understand that the people of the State have suffered a lot due to violence, disturbances in the past but could not be cowed down by such cowardly acts.
The Minister was interacting with students of recently upgraded Government Degree College, Bagh-i-Dilawar Khan during his visit to the old city Srinagar.
Mr. Sagar said that Government has underlined education as one of the priority sectors of the State and in this regard several institutions have been upgraded and requisite infrastructure has also been provided. He said that students should understand the importance of peaceful environs for carrying out their educational activities so that they can compete in various competitive exams at national and international levels.
“Ever since the Government took over, it has been our endeavour to augment the already existing educational infrastructure so that our youth get the requisite and latest facilities right at their doorsteps. We have already ensured that all areas of the State come in the ambit of quality and latest educational facilities trends”, the Minister said and maintained that youth should also understand the importance of peace as the State has witnessed turbulent times in which the educational sector suffered a lot.
The Minister announced that he would provide the required funds out of his Constituency Development Fund for the construction of auditorium, science block and wash rooms for the students.
While interacting with the people at Shamswari, the Minister said that the Government is committed to provide all basic amenities and assured them that all their genuine demands would be looked into.
Later, the Minister also inspected the pace of progress on the renovation of Imambara at Doulatabad, Khanyar being undertaken with an estimated cost of Rs. 7 lakh and directed the officers to ensure that the work is completed within the stipulated time frame.
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