Pink revolution
J&K government is trying to bring a pink revolution by encouraging the farmers to go for lavender cultivation. Recently Director Agriculture Kashmir, visited Model Lavender Centre Nunner Ganderbal and inspected different blocks of the farm. The was briefed by the concerned Farm Manager, Technical Experts about different aromatic, medicinal plants cultivated in the farm, besides […]
Youth potential
The J & K government is trying to create an atmosphere for the youth to utilize their potential. Recently Lt Governor inaugurated NIFT Srinagar’s Youth Fest SPECTRUM-2024. He commended the contribution of NIFT Srinagar in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts and providing new career avenues to the aspiring youth […]
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Recently SKUAST Kashmir has added Innovation and Entrepreneurship in its academic programme. Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated key infrastructure projects and launched new academic programmes of SKUAST Kashmir. The projects inaugurated by the Lt Governor included Shalimar Convention Centre, Kohimaran Hostel and Discovery Building. He reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to […]
Sports competitions
With focus on sports activities, the Deputy Commissioner inaugurated Inter-Zonal Sports competitions at Indoor Stadium. He congratulated the organisers for encouraging participation of youth in games and sports, he hoped that the enthusiasm of young boys and girls towards sports would continue with the same pace and no stone would be left unturned in taking […]
Immense potential
Recently the four days Environmental Carnival was held at Chitternar Bandipora. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora emphasized the importance of the value addition of medicinal plants available in Gurez. He also highlighted initiatives such as homestays as ways to promote sustainable tourism while fostering economic opportunities for local populations. Speaking on the […]
Digital Mission
Recently the Secretary, Health & Medical Education, reviewed implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized creation of a Project Management Unit under ABDM in the UT. He directed all officers and officials to work hard in order to guarantee that ABDM is fully implemented across the J&K. He directed […]
Review of projects
Every district of Jammu and Kashmir there is a periodic review being made on ground under CAPEX Budget 2023-24 Recently Deputy Commissioner Samba, chaired a review meeting to assess the physical and financial status of projects taken under the District Capex Plan 2023-24. The meeting was held in meeting Hall of the DC Office, included […]
Transport Nagar
Recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu who is also Additional Chief Executive Officer JMRDA, on Tuesday conducted on spot inspection of the improvement/upgradation works in the Transport Nagar. He inspected the works being executed for the development of Yards, roads and creation of other amenities. It was informed that maximum works have been completed in Yards, while […]
Sports camps
Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council is going to open a professional gymnastics academy center at Gindun Rajbagh Srinagar, following the pattern of the gymnastics academy center in Jammu, with the objective of promoting gymnastics as a major sport in the Kashmir region. Talent scouting and camps will be organised to impart gymnastics coaching in the […]
Implementation of MGNREGA
With the thrust on the rural development schemes, authorities are reviewing the implementation of MGNREGA, other RDD scheme in many districts. Recently Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Ramban visited Batote and chaired a meeting to review the status of development works taken up under the RDD schemes within the block. Notably, the Rural Development Department, on […]