Author: Agencies
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a detailed meeting to review the progress and implementation of schemes of the Agriculture Department including Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture & Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) and other related schemes in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner undertook a department-wise review of progress under JKCIP and directed the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Horticulture Planning & Marketing (HP&M) and Fisheries to expedite the establishment of the remaining units and ensure their completion on priority. The progress under L2 and L3 registrations on the…
KULGAM: Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, today inaugurated a newly constructed three-storey 10 rooms academic block at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Hanger, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs1.43 crores. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the ACD, Bilal Ahmad Kamgar, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kulgam, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Exen R&B, Fayaz Ahmad Kar, Principal of GHSS Hanger, Masroor Ahmad Ganie, other officers, dignitaries, teachers and students of the institute. Speaking on the occasion, M. Y. Tarigami underscored the vital role of upgraded public infrastructure in fostering quality education. He noted that equipping government…
JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) successfully conducted a one month Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) here at Government College for Women Parade. As many as 25 aspiring and potential entrepreneurs completed the course organized under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. The Skill Development Cell and DYD of the College coordinated in organizing the course. The four-week programme focused on developing entrepreneurial competencies and imparting practical knowledge on key aspects of enterprise creation and management. The participants were trained in entrepreneurship and innovation, business idea identification, business planning, market survey, SWOT analysis, marketing,…
JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta today undertook an extensive tour of Samba and Kathua districts to review the implementation of departmental schemes and ongoing field-level activities. At the outset of the tour, the Director chaired a review meeting at Samba with Chief Agriculture Officer, district-level officers, SMSs, SDAOs and DDOs to assess the physical and financial progress and expenditure under CSS, CAPEX, NABARD, HADP and JKCIP. The CAO gave a detailed presentation on the progress of ongoing projects, achievements and expenditure incurred under different schemes. Anil Gupta directed the officers to ensure timely and judicious utilization of funds, achievement…
KISHTWAR: A Block Level Panch Sammelan was organized today at BHQ Nowpachi-Marwah to sensitize former PRI representatives, BDC, DDC, Panchayat Secretaries, Gram Rozgar Sahayaks (GRSs), field functionaries, and other stakeholders about the provisions, objectives and implementation framework of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-GRAM-G] Act, 2025. The Panch Sammelan was organized under the supervision of Block Development Officer (BDO) Irshad Ahmed Waza with Master Trainer Yassir Rashid serving as the resource person. Detailed deliberations were held on the transition from the erstwhile MGNREGA framework to the VB-GRAM-G framework, which came into force with effect from July…
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations across the district. The meeting was attended by SSP Arun Gupta; Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; senior officers of various departments, prominent citizens and religious leaders. SDMs and Tehsildars participated in the meeting virtually. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to make comprehensive arrangements for smooth, safe and hassle-free celebrations. He laid special emphasis on security, sanitation, traffic management and provision of essential public amenities, particularly along the routes of Shri Krishna…
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the Permanent Restoration Action Plan 2026-27 formulated for the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged in the recent flash floods in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared by the concerned departments for permanent restoration of the damaged infrastructure. It was informed that the DPRs have been formulated and are ready for submission. The DC directed the concerned departments to thoroughly scrutinize the DPRs and address any deficiencies, if found, so that the proposals are complete in all respects. He further directed…
DODA: District Programme Officer (DPO) Mission Poshan, Akhter Hussain Qazi today chaired a virtual introductory-cum-review meeting with Sector and Anganwadi Centre (AWC) Monitoring Officers and mentors associated with Assar and Marmat Poshan Projects. The meeting was aimed at sensitizing key stakeholders to the guidelines of Mission Poshan 2.0 and reviewing the implementation of the schemes and services at adopted Anganwadi Centres across the two projects. The virtual session was attended by Sub Divisional Magistrate Ashok Singh Kotwal; BDO Vrinder Kumar; Block Medical Officer Dr. Mohammad Ismail, Zonal Education Officer Idress Hashmi and CDPO Nissar Hussain, besides headmasters, masters and field…
UDHAMPUR: The students of Government Higher Secondary School Latti- Udhampur were provided school uniform and shoes by the school administration. The expenditure for the Uniforms and shoes provided to 71 students was met from the School Mutual Benefit Fund. Sub divisional magistrate (SDM) Duddu Dr. Manmeet Kumar handed over the school uniform to the students. He advised the students to remain focused on their studies and stay away from drugs and addiction. He appreciated the school administration for undertaking this noble initiative for the welfare and brighter future of the students. Speaking on the occasion, the school Principal D.C. Kundal…
UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting to review the progress of water supply schemes in Udhampur, Ramnagar and Chenani towns under AMRUT 2.0. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and the functionaries from the stakeholder departments. The DC inquired about the component wise progress including construction of filtration units, storage structures, electrical substations and civil works, besides procurement of pumping equipment. He also assessed the overall physical and financial progress achieved under AMRUT 2.0 so far. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned executing agencies to mobilize adequate manpower and machinery to expedite…