Economic growth
Kashmiri Saffron is gaining markets after the GI tagging by the government and the farmers are now expect more growth in this sector. Kashmiri Saffron is renowned globally as a spice. It rejuvenates health and is used in cosmetics and for medicinal purposes. It has been associated with traditional Kashmiri cuisine and represents the rich […]
Flagship programmes
The J & K administration has been working hard on the ground for the success of flagship programmes sponsored by the central government. In a recent high level meeting the government was informed that J&K UT had achieved saturation in respect of flagship programmes like Kisan Samman, Kisan Credit Cards and Soil Health Cards. […]
Global warming
The impact of global warming is visible everywhere and the government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to enhance the forest cover. In J&K forests the authorities have been created to carbon stock also which is important for the pollution free environment. Carbon stock refers to the amount of carbon stored in forests in the […]
ANTF
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) is going to take active steps to stop the cultivation of drug plants. The ANTF has further been asked to formulate an action plan to prevent such cultivation in the next season. The ANTF will also undertake extensive awareness generation drives to inform the public about the associated risks […]
Up gradation of roads
Due to the liberal funding by the central government, the public works department of Jammu and Kashmir has been able to connect many remote villages by connecting new roads and bridges. The Public Works (R&B) Department has achieved considerable targets and achievements under various schemes /programmes implemented for Construction, improvement/ upgradation of roads & […]
Jal Shakti Abhiyan
In order to provide drinking water facilities to every village in Jammu and Kashmir, Jal Shakti Abhiyan is going on with all force. In this direction recently in Rajouri district Workshop cum orientation program on Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2022 organised. One of the officers stressed said advance planning to catch the […]
Horticulture schemes
Central government and J&K government together are trying to give high density plantations any new direction. They have introduced some new schemes including a subsidy in a scheme for orchardists. Assistance to the tune of 50 per cent of the cost of planting material will be given directly to the farmers through DBT mode. The […]
Employment opportunities
Solar power system is going to be installed in Jammu city. It will not only give the clean energy but also employment opportunities to the locals in the city. Based on employment estimates, it is calculated that the 1 MW rooftop solar PV project generates a total of 40 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs over the […]
Modern development
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to give a facelift to Jammu city and many projects have been completed while others are under completion. Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated some of the projects in Jammu city and was informed that a complete modern development of Apsara Road and adjoining roads will be done […]
National Education Policy
For the first time J&K administration is going to implement a National Education Policy here. With the implementation of this policy they are optimistic about a sea change in its education structure with implementation of National Education Policy. The administration aims to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 26.3% to 50% by the […]