Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque, UNICEF Country Representative, India today met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan.
Dr. Haque and the Lt Governor talked about the Country programme of UNICEF and their execution in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the advancement of rights and development of children, adolescents and women; promoting primary education, gender equality and women empowerment; reducing child mortality; improving maternal health; combating deadly diseases; ensuring environmental sustainability and increasing public awareness in this regard.
The Lt Governor highlighted the achievements of J&K in these areas and the steps being taken by the J&K Administration to meet the obligations enumerated in the UNICEF Charter. He assured UT Government’s full cooperation in effective implementation of public welfare programmes of the UNICEF.