LG Manoj Sinha turns cleanliness into community celebration

Jammu, 29 September 2025: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025, the Rural Development Department organised a Swachhata Vijayotsav in Jammu . Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasised that Sewa Parv should not be viewed in isolation but must be integrated into daily life to foster a unified national identity and ensure the welfare and […]
J&K Government appoints 122 Junior Assistants to strengthen rural development dept

Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – In a significant move to address the clerical staff shortage and enhance rural governance, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department (RDDPR). This recruitment drive is set to strengthen the public service delivery mechanism across rural areas […]
Secretary Aijaz Asad calls for fast-tracking rural development projects in J&K

SRINAGAR, April 30, 2025 — Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, conducted a detailed review meeting in Srinagar on April 29, 2025, to evaluate the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Panchayat Ghars, and Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs) across Jammu and Kashmir. Asad directed officials to expedite pending […]
Secretary RDD assesses sanitation facilities for SANJY-2024 at Chandanwari, Nunwan

PAHALGAM, JUNE 13: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, on Thursday conducted an extensive visit of Chandanwari, Nunwan camps and Pahalgam to assess sanitation facilities along the Pahalgam axis in preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY), 2024, scheduled to commence on 29th of this month.Deputy Commissioner, […]
JKRLM inks MoU with CII to empower rural entrepreneurs through industry mentorship

SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: In a significant step towards empowering rural entrepreneurs, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday to empower rural entrepreneurs through Industry Led Mentorship program.The MoU was signed by Mission Director, JKRLM, Indu Kanwal Chib and representatives […]
RDD Secretary inaugurates capacity building programme for newly appointed JKAS officers at IMPARD

SRINAGAR, JUNE 10: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, on Monday inaugurated a three day capacity building programme for the newly appointed Junior KAS officers of the department at Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (JKIMPARD) in Srinagar.Secretary in RDD&PR, Tariq Ahmed Zargar, Director, […]
300 Flood affected irrigation canals, Khuls restored/ renovated in Kupwara under MGNREGA convergence

KUPWARA, JUNE 10: A much needed project of restoration, renovation and desilting of major irrigation canals and minor khuls has been initiated under MGNREGA convergence by Rural Development department (RDD) and I&FC department, on the directions of the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan.Execution of this project has shown the signs of success with […]
RDD Secretary reviews infrastructure plan for border villages

SRINAGAR, JUNE 09: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today convened a meeting with the field functionaries to assess gaps in infrastructure development and plan measures for improvement in border villages through convergence of different schemes.“The department has formulated a detailed plan for development of critical infrastructure in all […]
RDD organizes 2 day capacity building training workshop on VRPR, GPDP

SRINAGAR, JUNE 06: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, on Thursday had an interactive session with Self Help Group (SHGs) and other participants of two day UT level capacity building and training workshop on Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) and Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) at TRC Srinagar.Dr Shahid, […]
Secy RDD reviews implementation of MGNREGS-IWMP convergence plan

SRINAGAR, MAY 09: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, reviewed the status of implementation of convergence plan between the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) here today.Dr. Shahid emphasized that the convergence between MGNREGS and IWMP stands as the […]