Author: Agencies
KULGAM: An awareness meeting regarding the Apprenticeship Training Scheme was organized today by ITI Kulgam under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam. The aim of the session was creating awareness about apprenticeship opportunities among the youth and various educational and training institutions of the district. During the meeting, Superintendent ITI Kulgam, Saahil Rashid, briefed the participants about the Apprenticeship Training Scheme, highlighting its objectives, eligibility, registration process and the benefits available to candidates and establishments. A detailed presentation on the Apprenticeship Scheme was also presented, covering important aspects such as candidate registration, establishment registration, on-the-job training, stipend, skill…
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, chaired a meeting today at the Mini Secretariat to review the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) PRAGATI across the district. The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at promoting skill development through practical, on-the-job training. Operating under the “Earn While You Learn” framework, the scheme connects educated youth directly with industrial and commercial establishments, offering trainees hands-on work experience, industry-recognized certification, and monthly stipends partly supported by government co-funding. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to achieve…
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing construction works at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Mirhama, to assess the physical progress of the prestigious educational infrastructure project and review the status of various components being executed at the site. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed assessment of the progress of the project and reviewed the status of the ongoing civil, allied and developmental works. He interacted with the officers, engineers and representatives of the executing agency TCIL and sought a component-wise update regarding the execution of the works. It was informed…
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today chaired a review meeting at the DC office to assess the implementation and progress of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)-PRAGATI in the district. The meeting was attended by ADDC Vikas Ahlawat, General Manager DIC, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Chief Education Officer, District Mineral Officer, District Employment Officer, Principals of ITI Anantnag and Seer Hamdan, Lead District Manager, District Officer JKEDI, and officials from the Health, Agriculture, J&K Skill Development Mission, SC/ST Corporation, and Tourism Departments, besides representatives from various other concerned agencies. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on…
SRINAGAR: Secretary in Agriculture Production Department (APD), Nitu Gupta, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of various programmes being executed under UT Capex Budget 2026-27, NABARD, HADP, JKCIP,CSS and SASCI In Kashmir division at Directorate of Agriculture Lalmandi. The meeting was attended by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, Director Command area Development Kashmir, Director Planning Agriculture production department, Director Finance SKUAST-K, Chief Agriculture Officers and other senior officers of the department. The meeting focused on the progress and performance of the Department under CAPEX, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and NABARD. Detailed…
SRINAGAR: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K conducted a special enforcement drive across all districts of the Union Territory to examine compliance with the prescribed requirements relating to labelling and display of food products. During the drive, 455 food samples were scrutinized, 35 samples were found non-compliant with the prescribed labelling requirements. Notices have been issued to the concerned Food Business Operators (FBOs), to rectify the deficiencies within the stipulated period. Further action shall be taken in accordance with law in case of non-compliance. The scrutiny was carried out with reference to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and…
SRINAGAR: The Jal Shakti Department, Jammu and Kashmir, has finalized its Comprehensive Implementation and Reform Plan (CIRP) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. This marks a significant step towards strengthening the water supply infrastructure in the Union Territory. The plan reaffirms the department’s commitment to timely completion of all ongoing Water Supply Schemes. Its main focus is to ensure sustainable and reliable drinking water services for the rural population of Jammu and Kashmir. The CIRP constitutes a strategic, time bound operational framework by the UT, outlining scheme wise completion timelines, financial allocations, reform commitments and governance milestones for JJM 2.0.…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Srinagar, where various issues concerning public welfare, governance and administration were discussed. The meeting deliberated on a range of proposals aimed at strengthening governance and addressing matters related to the welfare of people across the Union Territory. The Council of Ministers considered the proposals placed before it and held discussions on measures aimed at improving administrative effectiveness and ensuring responsive public service delivery. The meeting was part of the government’s ongoing review of key policy and administrative matters, with the focus…
JAMMU: General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri sector to review operational preparedness and assess the prevailing security situation, officials said. During the visit, the Corps Commander was briefed on the prevailing security environment, counter-infiltration measures and the surveillance grid in the sector. He was also apprised of various initiatives being undertaken to further strengthen operational effectiveness and responsiveness. Lieutenant General P K Mishra commended the troops for maintaining a high state of readiness, vigilance and commitment while operating in challenging…
MUMBAI: Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited (JFPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), on Thursday announced the launch of JioFinance+ and JioFinance360 on the JioFinance app, introducing a combination of personalised financial insights and value-back benefits aimed at helping customers improve their financial well-being. JioFinance+ is positioned as a first-of-its-kind membership programme offering benefits across eligible financial products available on the JioFinance marketplace. Under its value-back model, a portion of the platform commission earned on eligible marketplace transactions is shared with customers as direct benefits. As an introductory offer, JioFinance+ will be available complimentary for the…