Deputy CM Gets Key Infrastructure, Employment Ministries; Sakeena Itoo to Lead Health, Education, and Social Welfare
Srinagar, Oct 18 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has Friday announced the allocation of portfolios to the newly appointed ministers.
As per a government order, the LG Manoj Sinha outlines the departmental responsibilities of various ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary will oversee Public Works (R&B), Industries & Commerce, Mining, Labour & Employment, Development, and Skill Development.
Sakeena Masood (Itoo) will be responsible for health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare.
Javed Ahmed Rana will manage Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs.
Javid Ahmad Dar has been assigned Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election.
Satish Sharma will oversee food, civil supplies & Consumer affairs, transport, science & Technology, information technology, youth services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings
The order also specifies that any departments or subjects not assigned to the ministers will remain under the purview of the Chief Minister.—(News Vibes of India)
