Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Earth Science; MoS in Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated recently completed upgraded Boys High School building having smart class facility with digitilised system at Ompora Budgam.
The 10- room double story school building for smart class rooms also comprises of facilities including library and common hall.
During interaction with staff and students, the Minister assured that the school building shall be highly equipped with latest facilities including smart classrooms and solar facility on priority.
During his visit to Budgam district the Minister also interacted with covid affected children at Conference Hall Budgam.
Commemorating 8 years of the Modi Govt, he distributed cheques of Rs. 10 k, School Bags, Ayushman Bharat (Golden cards), scholarships under Saksham scheme among the beneficiaries who have been adversely hit during the pandemic.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that on the completion of 8 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government, the Centre has launched PM Care for children, an initiative to reach out to children.
He said that the aim of the initiative is to send a message across the country that the affected children who have lost their parents should not feel orphans.
“They are our own children, and we as a society have collective responsibility to take care of them,” Minister said.
He further said that the Union government is committed to good governance, and assured all possible support to these children and all other destitute through various schemes and initiatives launched by the central government.
The Minister also witnessed under- 19 inter- Zonal district level finals of different sports events at Sports Stadium Budgam, where he also distributed sports kits and trophies among the participants .
After declaring the games open, the Minister called for proper identification of talent of sports loving youth and their proper training for their better performance in the field.
He urged youth to take part in sports which is now recognized as one of the career options as well.
