JUNE 01: In a bid to accelerate development in the frontier district of Kupwara, Minister Sakeena Itoo chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the region’s progress on various developmental fronts. The meeting focused on evaluating current initiatives, identifying gaps, and reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive and balanced growth across all areas of the district.
During the session, senior officials from different departments presented detailed reports on ongoing and proposed projects, covering sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and public welfare. Minister Itoo underscored the importance of ensuring that the benefits of development reach every segment of society, especially those in remote and underserved areas.
Emphasizing the government’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” Itoo called on district officers to adopt a results-oriented approach. She urged all departments to maintain transparency, ensure timely implementation of schemes, and work collaboratively to overcome local challenges. Special attention was drawn to improving road connectivity, upgrading healthcare services, expanding educational access, and promoting employment generation in rural areas.
The Minister noted that Kupwara, with its unique geographic and strategic importance, deserves focused developmental attention. She emphasized that no village or community should be left behind in the development journey and instructed officials to conduct outreach programs to better understand local concerns and priorities.
Minister Itoo also addressed the need to improve the efficiency of government services, reduce bureaucratic delays, and increase public engagement in planning and execution. She stressed that feedback from the ground level is essential for sustainable progress and directed departments to be more responsive to citizen needs.
In her concluding remarks, Minister Sakeena Itoo reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to the inclusive development of Kupwara. She stated that every initiative must contribute to building a stronger, more self-reliant, and equitable district where opportunities are accessible to all, regardless of location or background.
The meeting concluded with a renewed focus on timely execution, inter-departmental coordination, and community involvement. The Minister’s visit and leadership were seen as a morale booster for local administrators and a reassurance to the people of Kupwara that development remains a top priority.
