November 2023

Empowering Dreams in J&K | The Funding of UMEED Self-Help Groups Unveiled

Empowering Dreams in J&K | The Funding of UMEED Self-Help Groups Unveiled This is how Self Help Groups get funding, explains an UMEED representative. I joined the NRLM UMEED group in 2016. At first I worked as a Community Mobiliser. An SHG gets Rs 15,000 RF. We divide among three sisters so that they can …

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LG Flags Off Gyanodaya Express | A New Era for Higher Education Begins in Jammu & Kashmir

LG Flags Off Gyanodaya Express | A New Era for Higher Education Begins in Jammu & Kashmir Today, College on Wheels- Gyanodaya Express in Jammu & Kashmir is on the journey of experiencing knowledge and science, said the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha while flagging off the Gynaodaya Express. With this beginning, the higher education …

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Press Communique

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha laid wreath and paid homage to the bravehearts of Indian Army, who made supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation during an anti-terror operation in Rajouri.The Lt Governor tweeted: “I bow to our army bravehearts, Capt MV Pranjal, Capt Shubham Gupta, Hav Abdul Majid, LNk Sanjay …

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Lt Governor addresses the closing ceremony of Audit Week at Jammu

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the closing ceremony of ‘Audit Week’ at Convention Centre Jammu, today.In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of the audit community towards transparent and accountable governance.He said the week-long audit day celebrations provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the critical role the …

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Students, unemployed youth turn up in huge numbers to avail job opportunities

REASI, NOVEMBER 24: District Development Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan today inaugurated a day-long job fair at the District Employment and Counseling Center (DE&CC) in Reasi. The event, organized by DE&CC Reasi, aimed to provide placement opportunities to skilled and unskilled youth across various companies.The job fair attracted considerable attention, drawing a robust turnout from both government …

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DC Kupwara flags-off Exposure Visit for specially-abled children

KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 24: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan on Friday flagged-off an exposure visit for specially-abled Children from District office complex, Kupwara to famous Lolab valley.The one day exposure visit in which 45 students and their parents participated has been organized by the Inclusive Education (IE) Wing of Chief Education Office Kupwara under …

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J&K PDD eases burden: 15% Electricity Duty withdrawn, consumer bills unaffected despite revised tariff

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23: In a strategic move to alleviate the impact of a 15% tariff increase, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has announced the withdrawal of Electricity Duty (ED) in its revised power tariff.The decision, effective from 1st December 2023, comes following the issuance of a new Tariff Order by the Joint …

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Deputy Commissioner reviews implementation of Self-Employment Generation schemes in Rajouri District

RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 24: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made in implementation of self-employment generation schemes in the district.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the existing employment schemes being implemented by different departments in the district including DIC, NRLM, Employment, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, handloom …

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Guardianship of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities approved in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, NOVEMBER 24: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today presided over a meeting of the District level Committee, focusing on appointing guardians for mentally challenged individuals.The committee reviewed cases related to legal guardianship for those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and multiple disabilities, emphasizing the protection of their interests and properties within District Udhampur.The …

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Lt Governor attends the closing ceremony of 67th National School Games

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Synthetic Athletic track at University of Jammu and addressed the closing ceremony of 67th National Schools Games in Judo Under-14 Boys & Girls and Fencing Under-19 Boys & Girls, today.In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated the budding sporting talents for their …

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