KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 23: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon who is also Mentor Secretary for district Kupwara today visited Kupwara during which he inspected various developmental projects and institutions, besides, inaugurated Konidogur Sar at Gulgam-C.
The Principal Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Doifode Sagar Dattatray and other concerned officers.
On reaching Kupwara, the Principal Secretary inspected High Density Orchard cum Nursery at Chowgul.
The Principal Secretary went around various segments of the nursery and received feedback from Chief Horticulture Officer regarding different varieties of fruits grown in the nursery. He directed him to make proper awareness of high yielding apple varieties among the farmers so that they can boost their income generation.
At Panchayat halqa Gulgam-C, the Principal Secretary inaugurated Konidogur Sar in presence of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara. He was informed that the Sar has been constructed at a cost of Rs.8.36 lakh under 14th FC in convergence with MGNREGA by Rural Development Department.
ACD Kupwara, BDO and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.
The Principal Secretary also inspected ongoing macadamization of Khumriyal CRF road and directed the concerned engineers to ensure completion of all macadamization works in the district before the onset of winter season.
Dr. Samoon also visited ITI Lalpora and inspected the functioning of the institute. Vice Chairman DDC Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir and Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Doifode Sagar Dattatray accompanied the Principal Secretary.
The Principal Secretary inspected all the trades of the Institute during which the Superintendent ITI briefed the Principal Secretary about the functioning of different trades in the institute including Electrician, Computer Course, COPA etc.
He directed the concerned officers for introduction of latest trades in the ITIs to keep the candidates abreast with the industry specific demands.
