Preserving water bodies
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to conserve the wetlands and water bodies with the latest tools of science. Recently on the world GIS day, LG Manoj Sinha asked his administration to retrieve the water bodies from the encouragements. The latest census of 2815 water bodies in J&K by the Remote Sensing department […]
Jammu city
While the Jammu city is being developed under the smart city project, the officers are also trying to protect the biodiversity of the Jammu city while going for different developmental projects. For this purpose recently J&K biodiversity council had a consultative session and got feedback about the conservation efforts while going for the development in […]
Sheep rearing
Sheep and goat rearing units are being set up across Jammu and Kashmir and the government is providing subsidies to the youth to set up such units. Integrated Sheep Development Scheme is proving a game changer for the unemployed youth and even the girls to set up their own farms especially in the rural areas. […]
Health cover
In order to provide health cover to every individual in Jammu and Kashmir, the J & K government is trying to provide health cards to every citizen here. Healthcare has been the top most priority of J&K administration and recently a three day conference on blood transfusion was held here. It was addressed to LG […]
Investment opportunity
J&K administration after changing the investment policy is looking for global players to come for investments. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir participated in the London meet for the investments. Taking this opportunity he assured the participants that the Government is committed to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a prosperous and progressive region and […]
Startup policy
In order to give the youth of Jammu and Kashmir an opportunity to stand on their own, the J & K administration has started a new startup policy. Recently Union Minister also pointed out that J&K’s startup policy focuses on encouraging women-led startups by offering unique incentives, establishing a complete complaint-handling system for startups, […]
Poor connectivity
The J & K administration is trying to provide better connectivity to the people living in rural areas especially near the borders. Recently Div Com reviewed action plans of Mobile service providers to extend connectivity to shadow areas of Jammu division He asked the District Administration to facilitate execution of telecom infrastructure development projects […]
Saffron cultivation
Saffron cultivation in Kashmir is very ancient and the recent efforts of the administration have given fresh hope to the saffron farmers for a better future. Recently GI certification of saffron has been able to provide protection to Kashmiri saffron and its prices have also gone up. Saffron is cultivated and harvested in the Karewas […]
Potential of floriculture
Jammu and Kashmir has rich potential for floriculture activities at the commercial level. Central government and J&K administration have introduced many schemes for the farmers to go for commercial floriculture activities. With the efforts of the government, Commercial Floriculture is emerging as a new form of employment across J&K particularly among the youth. MIDH, RKVY, […]
Integrated approach
For the success of agriculture, horticulture and other allied sectors, J&K administration is for an integrated approach so that the farm produce reaches to all the markets in time. Recently LG Manoj Sinha said that integrated approach will enable and strengthen market access for small and marginal farmers. With inclusiveness we aim to improve credit […]