Ganderbal, Sep 21: The two-day visit of Union Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad to Ganderbal concluded on Tuesday. On day two, the minister interacted with various representatives of political parties (local and national), distributed commercial vehicles, wheel-chairs among children with special needs, cheques, sports kits, Golden Cards, and pension passbooks among the beneficiaries at PTS ManigamGanderbal, according to a statement.
The representatives of various political parties met the minister.
While interacting with the political representatives, the minister said that Jammu and Kashmir is the crown of the country and Central Government is focused to provide every support to the administration in its endeavours for overall development of the UT.
Later, the Minister handed over cheques among beneficiaries worth Rs 4.06 lakh under Chronic Disease Assistance and Education Assistance of the Labour Department.
Meanwhile, the Minister also distributed aids and appliances including wheelchairs, CP chairs and hearing aids among Children with Special Needs (CWSN) and handed over keys of commercial vehicles under MUMKIN Scheme among beneficiaries.