Srinagar 18 Oct(KNB): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. Here’s the breakdown:
- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary: Public Works (R&B), Industries & Commerce, Mining, Labour & Employment, and Skill Development.
- Sakeena Itoo: Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare.
- Javed Ahmed Rana: Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs.
- Javid Ahmad Dar: Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election.
- Satish Sharma: Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings.
These allocations were made in accordance with Rule 4(2) of the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019. Any departments or subjects not explicitly assigned to these ministers will be handled accordingly, Order reads.(KNB)