Priya Sethi reviews performance of key departments at Udhampur

Inspects Jakhani Park, Fruit Preservation and Utilization Extension Centre

5 Dariya News

Udhampur 28-Sep-2017

Minister of State for Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi today reviewed the performance of various departments, here at a meeting of concerned officers.The meeting was attended by ADDC Arvind Sharma, Chief Education Officer J.R. Bhardwaj, Chief Horticulture Officer Brij Vallabh, Assistant Floriculture Officer Pawan Kumar, Assistant Director Tourism Shaziya Rehman besides Principals of various colleges. The Minister took detailed review of educational scenario in the district, stressed on close monitoring of schools and other institutions.  She also took stock of implementation of schemes under Education, Tourism, Horticulture and other key sectors.The Minister also reviewed the status of work of school buildings and upgrading of educational infrastructure taken up under SSA, RMSA and other schemes.She directed the officers to work with full dedication and show promptness in resolving the grievances of the common masses.Later, the Minister inspected Jakhani Park and directed for its renovation and further beautification. He asked for creating more facilities and extensive landscaping for attracting maximum number of visitors and tourists to the park.Priya Sethi also inspected Fruit Preservation and Utilization Extension Centre (Processing unit) of Horticulture Department.The CHO apprised the Minister about various activities undertaken by the department at the centre. He informed that the centre provides    free one month training to the youth in food processing and preservation of fruits.