Rural Livelihoods

Rural Livelihoods

With focus on Rural Livelihoods, SKUAST Kashmir has been playing a vital role for scientific intervention. Recently two-day Regional Workshop on Rural Livelihoods concluded today at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir, focusing on enhancing Self-Help Group (SHG) livelihoods through convergence. The Regional Workshop organised by DAY NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development, […]

Good Governance

Good Governance

In every district of Jammu and Kashmir the focus is on the Good Governance index. Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar reviewed progress of the Annual District Good Governance Index 2023-24 The meeting aimed to assess the impact of various governance interventions across sectors based on predefined parameters of DGGI. He held a comprehensive review, covering […]

Seamless online services

Seamless online services

J&K administration is trying to provide seamless online services to general public. Recently Chief Secretary of J&K issued directions to set up new touch points for CSCs in various Government offices like Deputy Commissioner offices, Block Development offices, Tehsil offices, Social Welfare offices, ARTO offices, Colleges and Universities. Directions have been issued to all Deputy […]

Solar rooftops

Solar rooftops

J&K administration is trying to provide consumers solar rooftops so that they can get healthy subsidy for it. Recently Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today urged the domestic consumers to immediately apply and register for installation of Solar Rooftop Plants under the Centre’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to reap benefits of […]

Urban Planning

Urban Planning

Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Srinagar Conclave of High-Level Committee on Urban Planning of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. He called upon the Town Planners, Urban Designers and Experts to focus on building future-ready cities. Given the extreme weather events, impact of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns, it […]

Power sector reforms

Power sector reforms

The J & K administration is keenly trying to reform the power sector so that consumers get uninterrupted power supply. Recently the JK Chief Secretary had a thorough review of reforms undertaken by the Power Development Department (PDD) across the Union Territory to bring added efficiency in the power scenario besides reducing the AT&C losses […]

Technological advancements

Technological advancements

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha presided over the implementation ceremony of the new Laws in J&K, at Police Headquarters. By incorporating technological advancements, new laws will enhance the efficiency and transparency of our justice system. This includes the use of digital tools for evidence collection, case management, and communication among the five pillars of the […]

Talent pool

Talent pool

Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to identify possibilities for the youth to start their own business ventures especially in tourism, handicrafts and agriculture sectors. Recently addressed the National Seminar on the ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K UT (RASE 2024)’, at NIT Srinagar. He emphasised the need to provide high-quality […]

Construction of Highways

Construction of Highways

Recently Chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. takes stock of progress made on construction of Highways across J&K. He observed that frequent change in timelines is not good sign and should be corroborated with clear justifications. He maintained that such unilateral change in deadlines should be avoided in future. He directed the concerned Divisional and […]

Tourism Potential

Tourism Potential

Huge upsring in the tourist arrivals has indicated that the bookings for Kashmir will remain intact till winters. Recently Lieutenant Governor addressed ‘J&K Tourism Development Conclave’, organized by J&K Tourism Department, in Srinagar. We must lead the country by ensuring mandatory quality standards through the quality certification mechanism for facilities and resources in the tourism […]