The Baisaran terror attack of April 22 has crippled tourism industry left, right and centre. Not only it has an adverse impact on Kashmir but also on the tourist footfall region and UT of Ladakh. Ladakh is still waiting for tourists while in the summer season there used to be a huge tourist rush. According […]
Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, convened a meeting with officers from various line departments and bankers to review the implementation of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. Meeting held threadbare discussions on different components of the scheme including seed processing units, bee rearing, precision farming, value addition and farm mechanization to improve efficiency […]
Recently Chief Secretary held a detailed meeting of the concerned to take the assessment of the preparedness of the administration for implementation of the centrally sponsored Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II here in the identified border villages of the UT. The programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, aims to bring sustainable […]
Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, recently exhorted the people to contribute vigorously towards preserving the natural habitats, reducing pollution and promoting sustainable living to ensure a thriving planet for future generations. He called for community driven conservation and biodiversity management in J&K, ensuring harmony with nature and sustainable development. He stated this while speaking […]
Director Horticulture Jammu recently undertook a comprehensive tour of District Poonch to assess the implementation of the departmental schemes and review on-ground developmental activities aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector in the region He visited multiple farmers’ orchards across Poonch, Lassana, Harni and other blocks and interacted with orchardists and took firsthand appraisal of the […]
Chief Secretary, recently chaired the 2nd Empowered Committee Meeting of the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG) in which he emphasised uponlaying of focus on implementation of projects in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode after their identification by the Departments. He took note of the progress made in hiring of technical resource persons […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently chaired a meeting to review proposals for the reorganisation of departments and agencies under the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD), emphasising the need to strengthen institutional capacity to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability. At the outset, Commissioner Secretary H&UDD presented a comprehensive overview of the proposed departmental reorganisation, […]
In a proactive step towards strengthening disaster preparedness and community safety, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Shopian recently conducted a training programme on Disaster preparedness and emergency response at Government Degree College (GDC) Shopian. The training programme witnessed the participation of NCC/ NSS volunteers, student volunteers from GDC and school education, police and other […]
Recently the Chief Secretary visited Kishtwar district to inspect the ongoing works and operational status of two major hydroelectric power projects including 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project and 390 MW Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Station. He was briefed on the current status and progress on the project through a PowerPoint Presentation. He also reviewed […]
Reaffirming his government’s commitment to ensure welfare and well-being of residents living along the Line of Control (LoC), Chief Minister recently visited several areas in Uri sector affected by recent cross-border shelling, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi, Razarwani and Gingal. He met with affected families and assured them of sustained relief and long-term rehabilitation measures. “It […]