Silk industry was once a flourishing economic activity in Kashmir. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has identified this potential for the silk industry and is trying to revive it with the help of research and development. The J & K administration is trying to bring the latest technology for silk weaving of silk and […]
In order to regulate the traffic on Srinagar-Jammu highway, the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed the progress of work and regulation of traffic on the spot. He directed different wings of his government including IGP traffic to implement all the directions so that traffic is regulated without inflicting any problems on the people. […]
During the current year there is record breaking tourism in the entire Jammu and Kashmir. Official figures about the tourist arrivals show that there is a huge increase in their footfall to Kashmir valley. The record number of tourists who visited Jammu and Kashmir this year, testify the overall development and change that has […]
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir under the program My Youth My Pride has conducted a lot of sports events both in Kashmir and Jammu division. These events have not only allowed youth to display their talent but many of them are now participating in games at the national and international level. The J&K […]
Adventure tourism has a lot of potential for the Jammu region. In order to give a boost to adventure tourism recently the Tourism Department and IISM Gulmarg conducted a Hot Ballooning Course at Jammu. The course was conducted under the aegis of Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg which is one of India’s […]
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to encourage women self help groups to run canteens in government offices under RLM. Basically the administration is keen towards emancipating women as a self reliant member of this society. In a first, the Kashmir State Taxes Department, Kashmir, has commenced such a canteen facility from its […]
Silk has been an ancient trade in Kashmir and there have been hundreds of families dependent economically on silk weaving in Kashmir valley. Central government has been providing funds to J&K administration under the scheme known as Silk Samagra Yojna. The Central Silk Board has allocated Rs 35 crore for J&K under Silk Samagra […]
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has been implementing different schemes on the ground to see the visible progress. In this direction recently the government decided to ensure transparency and fully digitised the Ladli Beti Scheme. So far J&K government has disbursed Rs 75 cr to beneficiaries through DBT this Financial year. To ensure that […]
In order to develop highways in Jammu and Kashmir, the J & K administration is on the path of Land acquisition on a fast track. Recently Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department said that Land acquisition, improvement work on Srinagar- Baramulla-Uri NH Project will be expedited. He took a review meeting regarding progress of the Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri […]
Central government and J&K administration together are working to make the power scenario better in Jammu and Kashmir. For the coming winter months in Kashmir valley J&K administration has geared up so that people can get respite in the inclement weather conditions. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed the power sector and directed […]