Portfolios allocated to new ministers; Omar keeps Finance, Revenue
Two days after the new J-K Government took oath with the National Conference vice-president sworn in as Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday allocated the portfolios to the new Cabinet.
An order issued by L-G Sinha said, “In pursuance of rule 4 (2) of the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019, 1, the Lieutenant Governor assigned the charge of the ministers.”
The order stated that Surinder Kumar Choudhary (Deputy Chief Minister) has been assigned Public Works (R&B), Industries and Commerce, Mining, Labour and Employment and Skill Development.
Sakeena Itoo will head Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare while Javed Ahmed Rana has been assigned Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments.
Javid Ahmad Dar will head Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election and Satish Sharma will hold the charge of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and ARI and Trainings.
The order further said that any other departments/subjects not allocated to any of the ministers will remain with the Chief Minister.
With this order, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has kept key portfolios like Finance, Revenue, Hospitality and Information Department with himself.
Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with the UT getting its first elected government since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
The National Conference government also inducted Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who defeated J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina from the Nowshera constituency in the Jammu region, as Deputy Chief Minister while Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma took oath as ministers.
Key Portfolio Allocations
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Omar Abdullah: The Chief Minister has retained key portfolios, including Finance, Revenue, Hospitality, and Information Department. This decision underscores his commitment to overseeing the region’s financial and administrative matters directly.
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Surinder Kumar Choudhary (Deputy Chief Minister): Choudhary has been assigned the departments of Public Works (R&B), Industries and Commerce, Mining, Labour and Employment, and Skill Development. His role as Deputy Chief Minister highlights his significant influence in the new government.
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Sakeena Itoo: Itoo will head the departments of Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare. Her extensive experience in social welfare during Abdullah’s first tenure as CM positions her well for these responsibilities.
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Javed Ahmed Rana: Rana has been allocated the departments of Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs. His focus will be on managing the region’s water resources and environmental conservation.
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Javid Ahmad Dar: Dar will oversee Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election. His role is crucial for the development of rural areas and agricultural productivity.
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Satish Sharma: Sharma has been assigned the departments of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, and ARI and Trainings. His diverse portfolio reflects the broad scope of his responsibilities.
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