CM Omar Abdullah Meets Delegations at Raabita, Discusses Banking, Youth Development and Heritage Conservation

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Srinagar, May 26 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Tuesday met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office, Raabita, in Srinagar and discussed issues related to banking, youth development, heritage conservation and promotion of art and culture in the Union Territory.

Managing Director and CEO of , Amitava Chatterjee, called on the chief minister during a courtesy meeting and discussed matters concerning the banking sector, financial outreach and customer services.

Chatterjee briefed Abdullah on measures being taken to strengthen the bank’s operations across Jammu and Kashmir to improve customer experience and service delivery, an official spokesperson said.

Director General of the , Lt Gen Virendra Vats, accompanied by Additional Director General, NCC Directorate J&K and Ladakh, Maj Gen Anupinder Bevli, also met the chief minister.

The delegation discussed NCC activities, youth engagement and expansion of cadet initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir, the spokesperson said.

A delegation from the led by its Convener and Head Saleem Beg and Principal Architect Sameer Hamdani gave a presentation to the chief minister on preservation and restoration of heritage assets in Kashmir.

The delegation also raised concerns regarding water management in the Mughal Gardens of Kashmir in view of climate change and stressed the need for sustainable conservation measures.

The chief minister assured the delegation that the government remains committed to preservation, protection and promotion of the rich artistic, cultural and architectural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.(NVI)