Srinagar: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra on Friday expressed confidence that the youth of J&K are capable of competing at the global level.
The government will ensure that the youth of the Union Territory are given ample opportunities to make their mark globally, Mishra said concluding his two day visit during a function held at Government Higher Secondary School Pahalgam today.
He said that witnessing the enthusiasm and skill of students, he is confident that the youth of UT of J&K are capable of competing at the global level and the government will ensure that they are given ample opportunities to make their mark globally.
Mishra said that under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, focus has been not only on achieving academic excellence but providing opportunities to youth in sports so that they can demonstrate their talent at the global level.
He said that the government is committed to ensure that all the citizens of the country should have access to public services.
The Union Minister said that the constitution has empowered every citizen above 18 years with the power to vote and it is the responsibility of people to make the best use of this right.
He said Kashmir valley is blessed with scenic landscapes and unparalleled beauty.
He exhorted the students to work hard with dedication and assured them that the government is committed to creating opportunities for them to excel.
The students had put up a colourful cultural show welcoming the dignitary to the school. The students from GHS Ganshipora played a beautiful rendition in Gojri language bringing the crowd to their feet.
Mishra also distributed computers and sports kits among various government schools of the district.
The MoS issued directions to DEPO Anantnag and SDM Pahalgam to ensure that separate toilet complexes are constructed both in GHSS Batkoot and GHSS Pahalgam. He also laid the e foundations for construction of a slaughter house and town hall cum municipality office at Bijbehara.
The projects, being constructed under State CAPEX FC grants with a total cost of more than Rs 5.5 crore, will be completed in 18 months.
He also inaugurated some projects completed by RDD Anantnag including a footbridge at Wardbal Gujran Batkoot and a community sanitary complex at Batkoot.