URI, MAY 20: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday visited the Kaman Post in Uri and reviewed the facilities and tourism potential of the border area.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister, as per an official statement, interacted with senior officers of army and inspected the Kaman Learning Centre, library and auditorium facilities established at the post.
He appreciated the efforts aimed at promoting awareness, education, and tourism in the border region.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Kaman Post holds immense significance as a major attraction for border tourism. He emphasized the need for strengthening tourism activities in the area for the economic benefit of local residents.
Later, Deputy Chief Minister visited the NHPC power project in Uri and reviewed the functioning and power generation capacity of the vital hydroelectric project.
He interacted with senior officers and officials of the project and took stock of various operational aspects.
The Deputy Chief Minister stressed the importance of ensuring greater participation of local youth in national infrastructure and development projects.
He directed the concerned authorities to provide adequate employment opportunities to skilled and unskilled youth from the area, stating that such initiatives would significantly contribute towards sustainable livelihood generation and economic empowerment of local communities.
He reiterated the government’s commitment towards inclusive development, strengthening border infrastructure, and creating better opportunities for the youth across Jammu and Kashmir.
