Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 26: Sheel Vardhan Singh, Director General, Central Industrial Security Force, today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here.
The Lt Governor and the DG CISF held discussion on various matters pertaining to security arrangements at the important installations, Government institutions and industrial establishments.
The Lt Governor lauded the commendable efforts of the CISF personnel in keeping the vital institutions secure while serving the people.
The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to the DG and the CISF personnel for maintaining the high standards of training and professionalism, and discharging their duties of serving the nation.
Meanwhile, Norwegian ambassador to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund called on the Lieutenant Governor.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Norwegian ambassador held discussion pertaining to healthcare facilities of J&K UT.
The meeting also discussed the India-Norway cooperation in Healthcare sector.
The Lt Governor said that the UT administration is putting dedicated efforts on developing the health infrastructure, and registered considerable improvement in various health indicators. He said, our focus is availability, quality and affordability to bridge the health gap of people and to reduce the inequalities in healthcare in rural areas.
The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of UT administration to meet the Sustainable Development Goals for ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
Veena Chandhok, Chairperson, Devki Arya Putri Pathshala High School, Srinagar also called on the Lieutenant Governor.
Veena Chandhok projected various issues pertaining to the smooth functioning of the Devki Arya Putri Pathshala High School, including restoration of the school building, maintenance and transportation.
She informed that the school is a century old institution started with the objective of providing holistic & value-based education, particularly to the girls belonging to marginalized sections of the society.
The Lt Governor assured Chandhok to address the genuine issues projected during the interaction.