Satish Sharma meets delegations, exhorts departments to address public issues on priority

SRINAGAR : Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, on Monday held a series of meetings with various delegations, during which issues concerning youth, sports, transport, food and public distribution, information technology, science and technology, employment and public services were raised.
The delegations, representing different groups, associations and sections of the public, apprised the Minister of their specific issues and sought his intervention for resolution of the same.
During the interactions, the representatives highlighted concerns related to sports infrastructure and facilities, opportunities for youth, employment and livelihood avenues, transport services, delivery of public services and other matters requiring government attention.
While responding to the issues raised by the delegations, the Minister assured them that all their genuine concerns would be examined on priority and appropriate action would be taken to sort out the same.
The Minister directed the concerned officers to examine the issues falling within their respective jurisdictions and take necessary action wherever required.
Issues concerning youth development and sports figured prominently during the interactions.
The Minister reiterated the Government’s focus on providing young people with better opportunities to participate in sports, develop their skills and pursue avenues for employment and entrepreneurship. He emphasised that strengthening sports infrastructure, improving access to sporting facilities and supporting emerging talent are important components of youth empowerment.
Several issues relating to transport facilities and public service delivery were also brought before the Minister.
Satish Sharma directed the concerned authorities to examine the matters raised by the delegations and ensure that issues within the departmental framework are processed appropriately.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of Information Technology and Science & Technology in improving the governance, enhancing service delivery and creating new opportunities for the younger generation. He said that technology-driven solutions can help make government services more accessible, efficient and transparent, while also opening new avenues for innovation, entrepreneurship and employment.
He maintained that his departments would continue to engage with the stakeholders and work towards strengthening youth-oriented initiatives, sports infrastructure, transport services, public distribution and consumer-related services, technology-driven governance and scientific innovations.