Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 30: Stating that the success of universalization of education lies in making it accessible to the children of poorer and down trodden sections of the society, Minister for Industries and Commerce Surjit Singh Slathia, today stressed upon the need for hundred percent coverage of the children belonging to underprivileged sections of the society.
The Minister was addressing students, staff and locals after inaugurating newly constructed class rooms at Middle School Chak Balotra and Middle School Chak Bakhan in block Vijaypur completed at a cost of Rs. 17 lakh.
During his visit, the Minister also conducted series of public meetings at Chak Balotra, Dhupsari and Chak Bakhan here today.
Reiterating resolution of the Coalition Government to develop rural and far flung areas on modern lines, Mr. Slathia said Coalition Government is keen to provide all basic amenities to the people living in far-flung and far-off areas at par with those living in Urban areas, adding that various development projects have been launched in rural areas in this regard.
Responding to the local demands and grievances, Mr Slathia assured the people that their genuine demands and grievances would be met on priority basis. He asked the officers to work with honesty and dedication and come up to the expectation of the people and mitigate their problems without any delay.
He also inaugurated the lanes/drains and approach road to Samshan Ghat constructed at a cost of Rs. 15 lakh at border village DhupSari.
At Chak Balotra, the Minister also dedicated upgraded lanes/drains to the people of the areas completed at a cost of Rs. 10 lakh.
At Dhupsari, the Minister assured the people that their demands for safe drinking water would be redressed soon for which he directed the PHE department to ensure installation of water pipes to the village at the earliest.
At Chak Balotra, the Minister informed that 7-8 tube wells have already been dedicated to the people to mitigate water scarcity in the area.
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