Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Sunday said that the Government is making consistent efforts for empowering youth and creating opportunities for them for inclusive growth and development across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks while presides an award function at SKICC here today, organised by New Light Education and Environmental Services Foundation (NEESF) and New Light Education and Environmental Society (NEES), to felicitate outstanding achievers for their exemplary contributions in the fields of education, social service, youth empowerment, and community development, as per an official statement. While addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the transformative role of education in shaping society and appreciated the efforts of NEESF and NEES in recognizing excellence and promoting a culture of achievement among students, educators, professionals, and social workers.