Shri Shantmanu sworn in as State Election Commissioner of Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, February 21,2026- Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at a formal ceremony held today at Lok Bhavan. Shantmanu made and subscribed to the oath of office before the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, in the presence of senior administrative officials and dignitaries. The appointment […]
J&K governance: Trust, transparency & transformation under LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, November 09, 2025 – Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a paradigm shift in governance. What was once confined to policy documents and administrative corridors has evolved into a vibrant movement of trust, transparency, and transformation, empowering citizens to actively shape their own destiny while reinvigorating […]
Baramulla’s Swachh revolution: Gram Sabhas ignite Sewa Prav for a cleaner tomorrow
Baramulla, October 3, 2025 – In a resounding commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Swachh Bharat, the Rural Development Department (RDD) Baramulla has organized a series of Special Gram Sabhas across the district today, coinciding with Swachh Bharat Diwas. This initiative forms a pivotal part of the ongoing fortnightly Sewa Prav (also known as Seva Parv) campaign, which emphasizes selfless […]
DC Poonch reviews progress of Capex Budget works and issues 3 CLU permissions
Poonch, February 4, 2025: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a comprehensive meeting to assess the progress of works under the District Capex Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting focused on both physical and financial updates, with a detailed review of ongoing projects and initiatives across various sectors. Block Development Officers participated […]
Himayat Alumni Meet: A game changer for youth Eempowerment in J&K, Says Javed Dar
JAMMU, JANUARY 11:Javed Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Election, and Cooperative Departments, hailed the Himayat scheme as a transformative initiative for youth empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the Himayat Alumni Meet 2025, where several beneficiaries shared their success stories, the Minister highlighted the significance of the scheme in […]
Secretary RDD conducts surprise inspections in Bishnah and Arnia, attaches 3 employees for violations
JAMMU, DECEMBER 10: Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), conducted surprise inspections in the Bishnah and Arnia blocks to evaluate the administrative functioning and progress of ongoing development projects. During the inspections, the Secretary found three Panchayat Account Assistants from Bishnah and one from Arnia in violation of […]
Committed to comprehensive sanitation for every household in J&K: Javed DarLaunches 20-Day sanitation campaign, ‘Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 19: Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive sanitation facilities for every household across Jammu and Kashmir.While launching a 20-day-long sanitation campaign “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” at the Convention Centre in here, the Minister emphasized the importance of efficient utilization of […]
3-days Induction Training Program for newly appointed Panchayat Secretaries concludes in Kishtwar
KISHTWAR, JULY 09: A three-day induction training program for newly appointed Panchayat Secretaries was successfully conducted in Kishtwar under the close supervision and guidance of Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kishtwar Phulail Singh.A total of 32 trainees (Panchayat Secretaries) attended the training programme.The program aimed to equip the new secretaries with the necessary skills and knowledge […]
J&K Govt’s ‘From Waste to Wonder’ initiatives marks shift towards environmentally sustainable Amarnathji Yatra
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Spiritually blissful Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is witnessing a remarkable shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable pilgrimage with implementation of ‘From Waste to Wonder’ initiatives by the Jammu and Kashmir government. This reflects the administration’s commitment to maintain ecology and environment.The Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Department of Rural Department and Panchayati […]
Enhancements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is a significant pilgrimage in India, where devotees trek to the holy Shri Amarnath ji Cave. The Yatra is held annually, and for 2024, the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, under the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Jammu and Kashmir, plays a crucial role in ensuring sanitation and […]