In a significant move for the Jammu and Kashmir government, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday, October 18, assigned ministerial portfolios to his cabinet members. The allocation, outlined in a government order issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, sees Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary taking charge of several key departments, including Public Works (R&B), Industries and Commerce, Mining, Labour and Employment, and Skill Development. Other notable appointments include Sakeena Masood (Itoo), who will oversee Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare. Javed Ahmed Rana has been assigned the portfolios for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs, while Javid Ahmad Dar will handle Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election matters. Satish Sharma is tasked with Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, as well as ARI and Trainings. Any unallocated departments will remain under the Chief Minister's purview, ensuring a centralized approach to governance. Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, Headed by CM Omar Abdullah, Passes Resolution for Restoration of Statehood in Its First Meeting.
Jammu and Kashmir Govt Portfolio Allocation
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assigns portfolios to ministers pic.twitter.com/K6RPyQeF5i
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