Srinagar, Oct 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said a decision on the cabinet expansion would likely be taken after his return from Delhi and consultations with National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Srinagar, Omar said the government would take a call on the cabinet expansion after the GST Council meeting and consultations with the party president.
Three ministerial posts are lying vacant in the Omar Abdullah government.
On administrative changes made by Lt Governor, Omar said some transfers had been ordered by the elected government while others were carried out by the Lieutenant Governor, adding that the government would work with the officers posted in various departments.
Regarding the pending recruitment rules for Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), the Chief Minister said the rules were almost ready and being given final shape.
“There were some contradictions between the rules that had been framed and those proposed. These contradictions are being removed,” he said, adding that the government did not want to rush the process and face difficulties during implementation.
He said the recruitment rules were expected to be notified soon.
On sports infrastructure, he said the government was simultaneously expanding facilities and appointing coaches to provide better training opportunities to young athletes across Jammu and Kashmir.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life, Omar said it was not easy to win elections continuously for such a long period.
“I congratulate him on behalf of myself and my colleagues,” he said.