Minister Sakeena Itoo Boosts Infrastructure in Baramulla with New Science Block and Welfare Projects

BARAMULLA, APRIL 25: Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted an extensive visit to Baramulla today to inaugurate key academic facilities and lay foundation stones for several major infrastructure projects.

At Government Degree College (Women) Baramulla, the Minister inaugurated a newly constructed Science Block designed to provide modern laboratory and learning facilities for female students. Addressing a large gathering, she reaffirmed the Omar Abdullah-led government’s commitment to equitable development and the empowerment of women through quality education.

During the event, she also released the annual college magazine, ‘Sonzal,’ and described women as the backbone of society who must be provided with every possible support to achieve their milestones.

The Minister’s visit included a series of foundation stone-laying ceremonies aimed at improving healthcare and student welfare in the district.

At GMC Baramulla, she initiated the construction of a specialized Drug De-addiction Centre to provide counseling and rehabilitation services, alongside a new Autopsy and Mortuary Centre to streamline medico-legal procedures.

Additionally, she laid the foundation stones for a 100-bedded girls’ hostel and an ST-PG hostel at GDC Boys Baramulla, projects intended to bridge the accommodation gap for female and marginalized students.

Minister Itoo emphasized that these initiatives would be completed within stipulated timelines to ensure inclusive growth and better access to essential services across the region.