Minister Itoo calls for effective utilisation of public infrastructure

Srinagar, Aug 21: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Thursday called upon the officers to ensure effective and optimal utilisation of public infrastructure. She directed the concerned departments to adopt a result-oriented approach and prioritise the timely completion of projects and optimum service delivery.Chairing a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the developmental scenario of Hazratbal constituency, Itoo said, “Public infrastructure is created to ease the lives of people, but unless it is maintained and used effectively, it fails to serve its purpose.The minister urged the officers to streamline service delivery and ensure that projects already completed or in progress yield tangible benefits for the common citizen.The meeting was attended by MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar; Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Director School Education Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir, CMO Srinagar, CEO Srinagar and other concerned officers.While reviewing the educational scenario of the constituency, the minister directed the school education department to ensure that basic amenities are established in all schools of the constituency from the Primary level up to the Higher secondary level. She directed the officers for the timely renovation of dilapidated buildings so as to make them fit for class work and other required objectives.Taking stock of the health sector in the Constituency, Sakeena called upon the officers to ensure that existing facilities and newly created infrastructure are effectively utilised for the benefit of the people. She underscored the significance of Hazratbal constituency as a seat of learning and spirituality, noting that sustained developmental efforts must complement its cultural and educational legacy.The minister further directed the officers of the health department for the effective utilisation of Mini Maternity Hospital Zakura. She asked the health department to address the issues hindering the construction of an additional block of SDH Habbak.Reviewing the functioning of other health institutions in the Constituency like UPHC Tailbal, PHC Burzahama, Fakir Gujri Hospital, UPHC Nishat, PHC Brien, UPHC Harwan, NTPHC Theed and others, the Minister directed the officers to establish necessary facilities like digital X-Ray, advanced diagnostic equipment and other advanced medical care facilities at these health institutions for the public good.The minister asked the concerned officers of the health department to submit the requirements for upgradation in health facilities of Hazratbal Constituency on a timely basis so that the required funds can be made available.Reaffirming the commitment of the Omar Abdullah-led government towards inclusive growth, the Itoo called upon officers and stakeholders to work in synergy so that the constituency emerges as a model of balanced development. “Our focus must remain on people’s welfare. Development should not only be about creating assets but ensuring that these assets truly serve the community,” she said.The minister instructed the officers to identify gaps in infrastructure use, remove bottlenecks and create awareness so that the community reaps maximum benefits from government investments. “The government is committed to bridging developmental imbalances and fostering inclusive growth in the constituency,” she said.