Water bodies
In order to save water bodies and create more green spaces, central government is ready to fund such projects. In this direction recently Housing and Urban Development Department organised a one day training cum interactive session. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, has included rejuvenation of water bodies and creation […]
Agriculture scenario
Recently Director Agriculture Kashmir reviewed Agriculture scenario in Kashmir amid prevailing weather conditions Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions in the region, the Director Agriculture Kashmir, reviewed the agriculture scenario in Kashmir division. Addressing the officers of department through virtual mode, the Director reiterated Department’s commitment to work for the welfare and wellbeing of the farming […]
Land sinking
Deputy Commissioner Ramban visited Parnote to assess damage to houses due to sinking of land there. He interacted with the affected families and inquired about their needs. He assured them every possible help from district administration. The DC was accompanied by ADC, Varunjeet Singh Charak, Tehsildar, Deep Kumar, Tehsildar S. Harvir Singh and various concerned […]
Export Promotion
Recently Chairman Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) and Wool and Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) under the Union Ministry of Textiles, Dr. Romesh Khajuria, during his two day visit to Srinagar. He convened an interactive meeting with the manufacturers, exporters and artisans associated with the Carpet Industry of J&K. He highlighted the significant role that […]
Digitization of record
There are huge archieves repositories in Srinagar and Jammu and the authorities are trying to hold such record in the heritage building of Mubarak Mandi. In a recent review meeting Chief Secretrary of jammu and Kashmir informed that digitization of archival record has been completed in Jammu repository and in Kashmir repository, 50% digitization […]
Recently Chief Secretary took a holistic review of the working of the Department of Culture and Department of Tribal Affairs in two separate meetings. He asked for completion of the digitization of archival records besides ongoing restoration works on several archaeological monuments. He asked for increasing the footfall to the museums and libraries under the […]
Healthcare
Healthcare is the top priority of Jammu and Kashmir administration and post pandemic there is special focus on the functioning of hospitals and health facilities. Recently Secretary Health and Medical Education, who is also holding the charge of Director SKIMS, today visited Maternity Hospital SKIMS and reviewed its functioning. He had a detailed interaction with […]
Food Safety rules
Food Safety rules are being implemented in every district of jammu and Kashmir by the authorities. It is being implemented under the Food safety & Standard Act (FSSA), 2006. Recently Deputy Commissioner Kupwara impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure strict implementation of the Food Safety rules so that the consumers get healthy and hygienic […]
Substantial incentives
Recently I&C Deptt overshoots financial targets set by DPIIT for 2023-24. Furthermore, the Department of Industries and commerce has approved substantial incentives during the current financial year. In FY 2023-24, Rs. 85.15 crore stands approved under Capital Investment Incentive (CII), Rs. 27.45 crore under Working Capital Interest Subvention (WCIS), and Rs.7.48 crore through Capital Interest […]
Sports icons
Recently LG Manoj Sinha felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 He said that our Sports Icons are the true inspiration for the youth of Jammu Kashmir and the efforts of the government to take sports to villages, far-flung and border areas have bridged the decades-old gap […]