Srinagar, Nov 17 – Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah today inaugurated Government Higher Secondary School and Government Middle School buildings, constructed by Aga Khan Foundation in Uri and handed over the buildings to the Education Department.
Mr. Omar appreciated Aga Khan Foundation for their efforts in carrying out the development works in quake hit Uri. He praised the Chairman of the Foundation, Dr. Abad Ahmad and his team for initiating several development works in the area since October 2005 earthquake and hoped that the Foundation shall continue its efforts to boost development in Uri and other areas.
The Chief Minister exhorted upon the teaching community to provide quality education to the students as per the present day needs, so that they can compete in IIM like institutions all over the country as well as abroad. He said Government has expanded education infrastructure and is striving to extend all basic facilities like library, computer lab, sports and Science laboratory to every educational institution.
Stressing judicious utilization of funds, Mr. Omar said right use of money helps in creating durable assets benefitting the society for long. He said time bound completion of infrastructure projects is necessary for planned development of the State.