J&K celebrates craft excellence with UT artisan awards

Srinagar, November 24,2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Jammu & Kashmir is set to confer the UT Artisan Awards 2024 on 38 outstanding craft-persons who have preserved and promoted the region’s rich artistic legacy. The annual awards highlight the UT’s commitment to recognising the cultural guardians who keep J&K’s age-old handicrafts and handloom traditions […]
J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary holds public darbar in Bhawani, Nowshera

Nowshera, April 30, 2025 — In a proactive effort to strengthen public engagement and address grassroots-level concerns, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary held a Public Darbar in Village Bhawani, Nowshera today. The initiative is part of the government’s ongoing public outreach program aimed at fostering transparency and ensuring timely redressal of citizens’ issues. The […]
J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary attends Annual Jod Mela at Gurudwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji in R S Pura

Jammu, March 29, 2025 – Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, attended the annual Jod Mela and Gurmat Samagam at Gurudwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji in Khour, R S Pura, on Friday, reaffirming the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of the Sikh community with urgency and sincerity. The vibrant […]
Dy CM, Transport Minister hold public outreach programme at Chowki Choura

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, along with Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today held a public outreach programme in Chowki Choura, Jammu and took stock of people’s grievances and demands.The event aimed to provide immediate solutions to the issues faced by the local residents besides ensuring […]
Deputy chief minister inaugurates “Sale Mela of Wool and Silk Products” by JKI, emphasises global promotion of J&K’s indigenous handicrafts

JAMMU, JANUARY 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Surinder Kumar Choudhary, inaugurated the “Sale Mela of Wool and Silk Products,” organised by Jammu and Kashmir Industries (JKI). The event, which showcases an extensive range of locally crafted wool and silk products, aims to promote the region’s indigenous handicrafts both nationally and internationally. Speaking at the inaugural […]
Deputations meet Deputy Chief Minister, seek swift redressal of key issues

Jammu, December 12 – Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Surinder Kumar Choudhary, reiterated the government’s commitment to establishing an effective governance ecosystem aimed at swiftly addressing public grievances. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks during a series of interactions with deputations who called on him to raise various issues concerning their respective sectors and communities. […]
J&K Dy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary chairs review meeting on key development projects in Nowshera

Nowshera, December 6: Jammu & Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior officers from the Public Works Department (PWD), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Labour, Industries & Commerce, and Geology & Mining departments in Nowshera. During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the physical and financial […]
J&K Dy CM visits Kishtwar accident victims at GMC Jammu, ensures best medical care

Jammu, December 5:Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today visited the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu to assess the condition of individuals injured in the recent Kishtwar road accident. During his visit, the Deputy Chief Minister took stock of the injured victim’s health and directed hospital authorities to provide the best possible medical […]
Dy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary conducts surprise inspections, focuses on streamlining public services

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today conducted surprise inspections at the office of the Chief Engineer, R&B Jammu, and the Government Hospital in Gandhinagar, to assess the delivery of public services. During his visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with the staff and emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring fast, efficient, […]
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary urges awareness of labour welfare schemes

Jammu, November 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary emphasized the importance of creating awareness about various labour welfare schemes to ensure that their benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. Addressing a meeting to review the functioning of the Labour Department, Choudhary stressed the need for better dissemination of information to improve access to these schemes. […]