Vice Chairman Tribal Affairs, Choudhary Zaffar Ali today conducted an extensive tour of Kupwara to review progress of various development works and Action Plan under Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub Plan (SCA to TSP) in the district.District Development Commissioner, Khalid Jahangir briefed the Vice Chairman about steps being taken for the development of the Gujjar and Bakarwal (GB) community in the district. He was informed about progress of on-going development activities under cluster model village project at Kachama. Implementing agencies were asked to formulate their Action Plan under SCA to TSP for the GB community within a weeks’ time. Further it was said that 12 sheep units have been established under SCA to TSP and Rs 50 lakh stands expanded on 17 developmental works under model village project.The Vice Chairman directed the district administration for taking measures for safety and protection of under construction girls’ hostel at Zangli.
Meanwhile, CEO Kupwara informed the meeting that 54 seasonal centres for community students have been established covering 1083 students at various educational zones. Around 12291 students have been covered under scholarship schemes, he added.Impressing upon officers to ensure basic facilities to the people, Zaffar Ali asked the concerned to conduct awareness in the district so that people are made aware about the developmental and welfare schemes launched by Government and implementation of these schemes be taken as per requirements of the people.Earlier, he attended the parents’ day meet organised by the Boys Gujjar and Bakerwal hostel at Goose, Kupwara. Gujar and Bakarwal State Advisory Board members accompanied the VC on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chairman impressed upon the teaching fraternity to work with dedication for providing quality education to students. He said education is pivotal for the overall development of the society and to meet any future challenges.