Financial assistance
In order to keep alive the traditional crafts Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) has done huge interventions and has been able to establish thousands of units to give shape to the life of artisans. The limit for financial assistance to handicraft artists through Artisan Credit Card was also increased from Rs One lakh to […]
Rural connectivity
In the past few years the central government has been very keen on the rural new road construction projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Some of these projects have been completed in the recent past and the villagers who feel connected now are brimming with joy. The people of Darui Panchayat started celebrating and dancing with […]
Public, Private Partnership
Public Private Partnership is of prime importance to the Jammu and Kashmir government and recently they have established a cell in the planning department for the appraisal of such projects in a transparent and honest manner. The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir approved the establishment of a Public Private Partnership-cum-Project Appraisal (PPCPA) cell within […]
Flash floods
The recent flash floods in Jammu region have played havoc with life and property of the people urging the government to take some immediate steps of remedial measures. Government has already initiated the digital administrative system and it could have helped in mitigating the problems of common people during such floods. Recently the Chief Secretary […]
Governance at grass roots
After establishing complete Panchayati Raj Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K administration is also trying to reform the system so that a common man gets the benefits of government schemes without any delay. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir while briefing CEO NITI Aayog, He enumerated several institutional reforms like elections to all the […]
Natural wealth
Jammu and Kashmir has been bestowed by nature with the wealth of plants as it has huge forest cover. In order to enhance this green cover J&K government recently launched a fresh plantation drive for the current year from Jammu region. LG Manoj Sinha while stressing enhancing of green cover said that Protection & conservation […]
New projects
LG Manoj Sinha has been very keen that the young blood of Jammu and Kashmir should participate in the ongoing developmental projects here. In order to make their participation possible Manoj Sinha has started LGSDF programme for these young minds. Observing that youth have a completely different mindset and vision for urban mobility, smart schools, […]
Solar energy
If the J&K government will implement its scheme for the rooftop solar power plants in the smart cities of Jammu and Srinagar the power supply can be enhanced in the rural areas especially during the winter months. The generation of solar energy through the Rooftop Solar Programme will also help the energy-deficit UT of J&K […]
Ground Water resources
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has been very keen to restore all the Ground Water resources across Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, chaired a meeting of the UT Level Committee constituted for reassessment of Ground Water Resources across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Threadbare discussions were held on […]
New power schemes
Central government has been giving liberal funds for the rural electrification in Jammu and Kashmir. Besides enhancing the power capacity across Jammu and Kashmir, the central government is heavily investing in new hydroelectric power projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Under a new scheme “Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), projects worth Rs. 11767 crore are […]