Kulgam, Sept 24: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to strengthening healthcare and protecting Kashmir’s horticulture sector while ensuring development reaches the people directly.

Inaugurating a newly constructed health building worth Rs 2.71 crore at Aravani village, Itoo said, “From new hospitals to MRI and cath labs, our focus is on improving patient care and providing facilities at people’s doorsteps.”

Responding to former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s claim that the government has “broken the back” of fruit growers, Itoo said, “Horticulture is the backbone of Kashmir’s economy. Any difficulties faced by growers today are the result of years of neglect and flawed polic

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