04/06/2026
Public Welfare Society Batwina Delegation Calls on Hon’ble Minister Ms. Sakina Itoo at Srinagar
Ganderbal, Jun 05: A delegation from Public Welfare Society (PWS) Batwina Ganderbal comprising the Patron-in-Chief, Shura Council PWS, President PWS, Director, Educational Council Kirmania Model High School Batwina and Secretary Educational Council Kirmania Model High School Batwina today called on the Hon’ble Minister for Education and Health & Medical Education Ms. Sakina Itoo at Srinagar.
The delegation submitted detailed oral and in written the pressing issues of society as well as institution KMHS-B in particular of village Batwina and sought the Hon’ble Minister’s intervention for their redressal.
The delegation apprised the Hon’ble Minister about the need for strengthening Government Higher Secondary School Batwina through appointment of a regular Principal, filling of vacant teaching and non-teaching posts, improvement of educational infrastructure and laboratory facilities, upgradation of Girls Middle School Batwina to High School level and establishment of a Girls Degree College in the area to facilitate higher education for female students.
The Hon’ble Minister was further informed about the valuable contribution of Kirmania Model High School Batwina which has been serving the community for more than four decades. The delegation highlighted that the institution is a public school established and run by the people through the Public Welfare Society (PWS) and has played a significant role in promoting education in the area. The delegation also raised the issues relating to registration of the institution, building permission and land matters, and requested the Hon’ble Minister’s kind intervention for their early and amicable resolution.
On the healthcare front, the delegation requested upgradation of PHC Batwina, strengthening of medical and paramedical staff, provision of specialist doctors, diagnostic facilities including ECG, Ultrasound and Digital X-Ray, and deployment of a fully equipped ambulance to cater to the healthcare needs of the local population.
The delegation emphasized that Batwina is a densely populated area with growing educational and healthcare requirements and deserves special attention from the Government for its overall development.
The Hon’ble Minister gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured that the genuine issues and demands projected by the delegation would be examined sympathetically and appropriate action would be taken in accordance with established norms and procedures.
The delegation expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister for her valuable time, positive response and continued commitment towards the welfare and development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
