MENDHER: Minister for Jal Shakti, Tribal Affairs, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javid Ahmad Rana, today conducted an exhaustive tour of various parts of his home constituency, Mendher.

During the visit, the Minister had a detailed assessment of development needs and aspirations of locals besides taking stock of their grievances. He asked the accompanying officers about the status of ongoing development projects in the area while instructing them for ensuring expeditious completion of these works of vital public importance.

Rana said that the recently formed government is committed towards satiating developmental aspirations of people while taking care that no one is deprived of his basic requirements and all are served equally.

Various delegations and individuals met the Minister during his tour. The areas visited by the Minister included Uchad, Kaneti, Jaggal, Chattral and Kalaban and adjoining parts of the constituency.

Addressing mammoth gatherings at these places, the Minister appreciated the public for their unwavering support saying that he will work with utmost zeal and vigour to bring enhanced development and prosperity in the region. He emphasized that welfare of the people is top priority of the government adding that all their grievances and concerns would be addressed promptly.

The Minister said that the Omar led government will surely bring in transformative growth and development in the coming years and we will work hard collectively towards serving the people. He extolled that the present government will leave no stone unturned in working for progress and prosperity of the people.

The locals of Mendher expressed optimism that the present dispensation would live up to their developmental needs and aspirations. Meanwhile, the Minister also visited the local school and interacted with the students, staff members and enquired about the facilities  being provided to the students in the institute.

The Minister exhorted upon the faculty and school management to ensure that all the latest learning and teaching techniques are optimally implemented in the school for enhanced results.

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For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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