J&K polls: Cabinet to set OBC quota

SRINAGAR, April 22.2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet is poised to finalise the framework for Other Backward Classes reservation in the upcoming local bodies’ elections, encompassing Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies , on April 23, 2025. This critical decision aims to address long-standing delays in grassroots elections and ensure equitable representation, aligning with constitutional […]
Baseline Survey Launched Under Mission Yuva in Baramulla to Empower Youth and Foster Entrepreneurship

The District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, launched the Baseline Survey under Mission Yuva at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla. This initiative aims to empower youth and foster entrepreneurship across the district by identifying their needs, challenges, and aspirations. The survey will be conducted through a comprehensive door-to-door approach, covering all Panchayats, Blocks, and Villages in Baramulla. […]
Weekly Block diwas held at Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, JULY 10: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, held the weekly Block diwas cum grievance redressal camp at Block head quarter Kallar, Udhampur.The event saw the participation of Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh, IAS Probationer Swati Sheemar, DDC member Puran Chand, Assistant Commissioner Development Dr. Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, and other senior officers, Former BDC […]
DDC Chairman Doda convenes meeting to finalize Area Development Grant 2024-25

DODA, JULY 09: Dhananter Singh Kotwal, Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Doda, chaired a meeting to finalize the Area Development Grant for 2024-25 at DC Office Complex Doda.Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh, DDC Vice Chairperson Sangeeta Rani Bhagat, council members and officers from various departments were present in the meeting.Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar Manhas […]
Kissan Samparak Abhiyan 3.0 launched in Poonch

POONCH, JULY 03: Government’s flagship programme Kissan Sampark Abhiyan-3.0(KSA 3.0) under HADP was launched in different panchayats of Poonch district. The abhiyan was launched under the instructions and overall guidance of Deputy Commissioner Poonch Yasin M.Chowdhary.The purpose of KSA 3.0 is to Create and increase awareness about HADP and expedite the implementation of 29 projects […]
NCORD reviews anti-drug initiatives in Thannamandi

THANNAMANDI, JULY 02: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Thannamandi, Abid Hussain Shah convened a crucial meeting today in his chamber to review effectiveness of anti-drug initiatives and ensuring drug-free Panchayats and Municipalities in the region.The meeting brought together key officials from various departments including Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Rep of Block Medical Officer, Station House Officer, representatives […]
Kisan Sampark Abhiyan 3.0 launched in Reasi

REASI, JULY 1: Kisan Sampark Abhiyan-3.0, under holistic Agriculture Development Programme, was launched today in different panchayats of 12 blocks of Reasi District.The Abhiyan was launched today under the instructions and overall guidance of Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan, who is also Chairman HADP, and under close supervision of Director Agriculture Jammu who is also the […]
Awareness campaign organized across districts to combat Fall Armyworm threat

JAMMU, JUNE 06: An extensive awareness campaign was conducted since three to four days across various panchayats especially in Udhampur District to educate farmers on the management and control of Fall Armyworm (FAW), a significant agricultural pest. The campaign targeted key areas including Nalla Malian, Gordhi Jagir, Gordhi Khas, Kaghote, Amroh and Satyalta of Sub […]
DDC Reasi reviews performance of Panchayats on Development Index

REASI, MAY 24: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan today assessed the performance of Panchayats on the parameters of Panchayat development index here at a meeting. The focus was on progress of data validation as per the data collection forms of the Panchayat Development Index. The meeting further included a detailed discussion on the indicators […]
District TB Forum reviews progress achieved in Kathua District

KATHUA, MAY 15: The implementation of National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) was reviewed today at a meeting of the District TB Forum Committee chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner, Kathua Surinder Mohan.At the outset, District Tuberculosis Officer, Kathua Dr Radha Krishan presented the district TB profile. He informed that Kathua district has successfully diagnosed 43 […]
Around 1.5 lac people have so far attended VBSY in Kupwara

KUPWARA, DECEMBER 20: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) a transformative initiative aimed at saturating government schemes continues in frontier Kupwara district with much fervour and enthusiasm amid massive public participation.During the campaign, around 1.5 lac people and beneficiaries of Kupwara district have been reached-out by the various departments in 340 Panchayats, out of total 385 […]
VBSY covers 22 more Panchayats in Kupwara; mega Event held at Panchayat Halqa Magam B

KUPWARA, DECEMBER 07: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) continues in frontier Kupwara district with massive public participation.Today 22 Panchayats of Magam, Nutnoosa and Handwara blocks were covered under VBSY. With this, 217 Panchayats of the district have been covered till date under the campaign in which more than 70,000 people have participated.A mega event […]
3rd phase of B2V-5 begins in 152 Panchayats of Kupwara district

KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 13: The third phase of mega public outreach programme ‘Back to Village, (B2V5)’ begun today in 152 Panchayats of Kupwara district with villages presenting a festive look, public enthusiastically participating in the programme and expressing their views and feedback over the work done by various departments.During the programme, Gram Sabhas for formulation of […]
B2V-5: 3rd/ Final round commences across 50 Panchayats at Bandipora

BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 13: The third and last round of phase fifth of ambitious ‘Back to Village (B2V-5)’ programme commenced today across 50 Panchayats of Bandipora with much fanfare.The Visiting Officers (VOs) held interaction with the locals, and locals apprised them about their grievances, projected public demands and village needs.Sports activities, cultural activities, distribution under public […]
DC Kupwara chairs NCORD meeting

KUPWARA, OCTOBER 19: A meeting of District Level Committee of Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was held Thursday under the Chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan.Addressing the meeting, the DC said that there will be no tolerance towards drugs and impressed upon all the officers to work in coordination and added dedication towards eliminating […]
CS felicitates top performing panchayats of J&K under Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 27: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today honored the Sarpanchs from 15 nominated panchayats of J&K for their outstanding contributions to the ‘Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023’ initiative.Swachh Survekshan Grameen is an annual exercise to assess the status of villages in rural areas on various parameters under Swachh Bharat Grameen. These panchayats were […]