Kishtwar, Dec 03: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon on Saturday laid foundation stone for development projects and inaugurated several infrastructural utilities during his two-day tour to Kishtwar district.
During the visit, the Principal Secretary visited academic block of Government Polytechnic College at Cherhar, Kishtwar. He had an interactive session with the officers and college management. Samoon also visited the Government Polytechnic College (temporary accommodation) at Kotwal Mohalla Kishtwar where he attended a cultural function organised by the institute. He presented awards to the meritorious students.
Later, the Principal Secretary visited ITI Kishtwar and inspected functioning of the institute. He visited different sections of the ITI and took stock of various trades being imparted to the students there. He inaugurated various facilities upgraded in the institute under Strive Scheme of SDD including Information Technology Laboratory, COPA trade and two post hydraulic lift.
Meanwhile, Principal Secretary appreciated the Superintendent ITI Kishtwar, Mandeep Dogra for satisfactory functioning and development of the institute. Earlier, he laid a foundation stone for construction of Government Industrial Training Institute Paddar at Matti Paddar. He passed necessary directions to the concerned executing agencies for time-bound completion of all construction works.
The Principal Secretary also interacted with the local PRIs and listened to their issues besides seeking their suggestions regarding further up skilling of youth of the area. He said Paddar possesses vast tourism potential with high scope for border and adventure tourism development which can offer numerous opportunities to trekkers from across the world.
