SRINAGAR, June 22 -- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Sunday said the government is making consistent efforts to empower youth and create opportunities for their inclusive growth and development across Jammu and Kashmir.

She was speaking at an award function held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, organised by New Light Education and Environmental Services Foundation and New Light Education and Environmental Society, to felicitate achievers for their contributions in the fields of education, social service, youth empowerment and community development.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the transformative role of education in shaping society and appreciat...