Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes (JKSCSTBC) Developmental Corporation at Civil Secretariat here.

The Minister also asked the Corporation for implementing single window system for processing applications under different schemes so that the people don’t face any hiccups while applying for any of the beneficiary oriented schemes.

Meanwhile, she reviewed the performance and functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation (JKWDC).

During the review, she took stock of the Corporation’s ongoing schemes, including livelihood generation schemes for women.

Addressing the officers, she underscored the pivotal role of WDC in uplifting women by providing them with opportunities for skill development, entrepreneurship and financial independence. “WDC is a vital instrument in our mission to ensure gender equity and empower women to contribute meaningfully to society”, Sakeena stated.

She emphasized on the importance of effective implementation of schemes, directing the officials to ensure that schemes reach grassroots levels and deliver tangible benefits. “WDC must be utilised as a catalyst for change, enabling women to overcome barriers and build sustainable livelihoods”, she maintained.