Friday 31 July 2020

Lt Governor, Advisors, DIPR deeply mourn Tassaduq Jeelani’s demise

Lt Governor, Advisors, DIPR deeply mourn Tassaduq Jeelani’s demise

Samba Admn retrieves 2292.16 Kanal State Land in last one year, PSA slapped on notorious land grabbers

Samba Admn retrieves 2292.16 Kanal State Land in last one year, PSA slapped on notorious land grabbers

JK reports 490 new COVID-19 positive cases, 12 deaths - 2 from Jammu, 10 from Kashmir

JK reports 490 new COVID-19 positive cases, 12 deaths - 2 from Jammu, 10 from Kashmir

Atal Dulloo lays foundation stone for Rs 33.91 cr Modern Drug Testing Laboratory at Lakhanpur

Atal Dulloo lays foundation stone for Rs 33.91 cr Modern Drug Testing Laboratory at Lakhanpur

Govt extends COVID-19 lockdown guidelines in J&K till August 5

Govt extends COVID-19 lockdown guidelines in J&K till August 5

Chief Secretary reviews preparations for Panchayats, BDC, ULB function on 10th August, 2020

Chief Secretary reviews preparations for Panchayats, BDC, ULB function on 10th August, 2020

Live workshop on ‘Near Infrared  Spectroscopy Guided  Awake Surgery’ conducted at SKIMS

Live workshop on ‘Near Infrared  Spectroscopy Guided  Awake Surgery’ conducted at SKIMS

Dr. Jitendra Singh lays foundation stones online for various works being undertaken under PMGSY-II in J&K

Dr. Jitendra Singh lays foundation stones online for various works being undertaken under PMGSY-II in J&K

Thursday 30 July 2020

Disproportionate Assets: Properties worth crores detected, searches conducted, ACB registers case against Parvinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner, Provident Fund Jammu

Disproportionate Assets: Properties worth crores detected, searches conducted, ACB registers case against Parvinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner, Provident Fund Jammu

Empowering women, promoting gender equality important to achieve sustainable development goals: Dr Samoon

Empowering women, promoting gender equality important to achieve sustainable development goals: Dr Samoon

SEC issues revised Protocol for administrative / institutional quarantine for rail, air travellers

SEC issues revised Protocol for administrative / institutional quarantine for rail, air travellers

Talat Parvez presides over webinar of HED on ‘Holistic Mental and Emotional Well Being’

Talat Parvez presides over webinar of HED on ‘Holistic Mental and Emotional Well Being’

VC KVIB reviews status of SFURTI Clusters in J&K

VC KVIB reviews status of SFURTI Clusters in J&K

Conservation of wetlands must for ecological balance: Div Com

Conservation of wetlands must for ecological balance: Div Com

JK Govt establishes 12 AMRIT Pharmacies across the Union Territory

JK Govt establishes 12 AMRIT Pharmacies across the Union Territory

Govt orders fast tracking of Environment Clearance Process in minor minerals mining operations

Govt orders fast tracking of Environment Clearance Process in minor minerals mining operations

Advisor Sharma for making JK Cements more vibrant, financially viable

Advisor Sharma for making JK Cements more vibrant, financially viable

Wednesday 29 July 2020

JK reports 540 new COVID-19 positive cases, 15 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 14 from Kashmir

JK reports 540 new COVID-19 positive cases, 15 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 14 from Kashmir

JK Govt launches major reforms to improve teaching, learning standards in schools

JK Govt launches major reforms to improve teaching, learning standards in schools

Prepare for effective home isolation, quarantine of patients: Div Com to DCs

Prepare for effective home isolation, quarantine of patients: Div Com to DCs

Vacancies of Tehsildar to be filled soon in all districts: Div Com

Vacancies of Tehsildar to be filled soon in all districts: Div Com

Women entrepreneurs can further boost employment; generate attractive earnings among J&K youth: Dr Sehrish

Women entrepreneurs can further boost employment; generate attractive earnings among J&K youth: Dr Sehrish

Advisor Baseer Khan reviews the status of additional works of Ropeway Project

Advisor Baseer Khan reviews the status of additional works of Ropeway Project

Talat Parvez inaugurates one-day international webinar at Amar Singh College

Talat Parvez inaugurates one-day international webinar at Amar Singh College

Greening Jammu: UFD Jammu conducts plantation drive in GWC Gandhinagar

Greening Jammu: UFD Jammu conducts plantation drive in GWC Gandhinagar

DSEJ hosts webinar to disseminate information about PMSSS among Students, other stakeholders

DSEJ hosts webinar to disseminate information about PMSSS among Students, other stakeholders

Deceased Bandipora doctor first possible case of Covid-19 reinfection: DAK

Deceased Bandipora doctor first possible case of Covid-19 reinfection: DAK

Tuesday 28 July 2020

Lt Governor e-inaugurates Jammu Smart City Skill Development Project, lays e-foundation of four others

Lt Governor e-inaugurates Jammu Smart City Skill Development Project, lays e-foundation of four others

Lt Governor launches Mobile Application ‘Pahredar’ for public participation for effective protection of forests

Lt Governor launches Mobile Application ‘Pahredar’ for public participation for effective protection of forests

Lt Governor e-inaugurates JMC Command & Control Centre, GPS based Vehicle Tracking Management System and other IT applications

Lt Governor e-inaugurates JMC Command & Control Centre, GPS based Vehicle Tracking Management System and other IT applications

Lt Governor chairs high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries

Lt Governor chairs high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries

JK reports 489 new COVID-19 positive cases, 12 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 11 from Kashmir

JK reports 489 new COVID-19 positive cases, 12 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 11 from Kashmir

Advisor Baseer Khan inspects works being executed under RDD schemes in Doda

Advisor Baseer Khan inspects works being executed under RDD schemes in Doda

SEC issues instructions regarding referral of patients to tertiary health care institutions in J&K

SEC issues instructions regarding referral of patients to tertiary health care institutions in J&K

SEC issues instructions regarding referral of patients to tertiary health care institutions in J&K

SEC issues instructions regarding referral of patients to tertiary health care institutions in J&K

Make Tocilizumab available for Covid-19 patients: DAK to authorities

Make Tocilizumab available for Covid-19 patients: DAK to authorities

Monday 27 July 2020

Lt Governor dedicates to public 49 PDD projects worth Rs 81 Cr in 8 districts

Lt Governor dedicates to public 49 PDD projects worth Rs 81 Cr in 8 districts

Home quarantine for asymptomatic COVID patients with no co-morbidity, asymptomatic contacts

Home quarantine for asymptomatic COVID patients with no co-morbidity, asymptomatic contacts

JKKVIB BoD meeting: Sharma calls for promotion of Micro Industries sector in JK

JKKVIB BoD meeting: Sharma calls for promotion of Micro Industries sector in JK

JK reports 470 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths from Kashmir

JK reports 470 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths from Kashmir

Lt Governor visits SKUAST-J, Inaugurates PG Girls Hostel, Residential block and Bed-side Oxygen Facility

Lt Governor visits SKUAST-J, Inaugurates PG Girls Hostel, Residential block and Bed-side Oxygen Facility

Lt Governor e-inaugurates 4 important projects of JK Agro Industries Development Corporation and Horticulture (P&M) Department

Lt Governor e-inaugurates 4 important projects of JK Agro Industries Development Corporation and Horticulture (P&M) Department

Lt Governor inaugurates Bahu-Mahamaya section of Jammu Ropeway

Lt Governor inaugurates Bahu-Mahamaya section of Jammu Ropeway

SWD Kathua disburses Rs 1.29 Cr pension among 12976 beneficiaries in lockdown

SWD Kathua disburses Rs 1.29 Cr pension among 12976 beneficiaries in lockdown

Kargil Vijay Divas: Girl NCC cadets of GCW Gandhinagar felicitate Veer Naaris

Kargil Vijay Divas: Girl NCC cadets of GCW Gandhinagar felicitate Veer Naaris

Navin chairs 31st meeting of JKSIA for Livestock Development Boards

Navin chairs 31st meeting of JKSIA for Livestock Development Boards

Saturday 25 July 2020

LAWDA demolishes illegal constructions including concrete hut

LAWDA demolishes illegal constructions including concrete hut

JK reports 523 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths -  1 from Jammu, 8 from Kashmir

JK reports 523 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths -  1 from Jammu, 8 from Kashmir

Div Com reviews Independence Day-2020 arrangements

Div Com reviews Independence Day-2020 arrangements

Per million Covid testing in J&K reaches 44744; recovery rate touches 53.01%

Per million Covid testing in J&K reaches 44744; recovery rate touches 53.01%

GoI issues certificate of GI registration for the Saffron grown in Kashmir Valley

GoI issues certificate of GI registration for the Saffron grown in Kashmir Valley

‘Naazninay’ – the first ever collaboration between Kashmiri and Iranian artistes to be released on Monday

‘Naazninay’ – the first ever collaboration between Kashmiri and Iranian artistes to be released on Monday

Friday 24 July 2020

5 new GMCs to have Corona testing labs soon   

5 new GMCs to have Corona testing labs soon   

JK reports 353 new COVID-19 positive cases, 14 deaths -1 from Jammu, 13 from Kashmir

JK reports 353 new COVID-19 positive cases, 14 deaths -1 from Jammu, 13 from Kashmir

GMC Doda gets facility for detection of antibodies in COVID-19 patients

GMC Doda gets facility for detection of antibodies in COVID-19 patients

Advisor Baseer Khan releases Coffee Table Book on HIMAYAT

Advisor Baseer Khan releases Coffee Table Book on HIMAYAT

CJ approves scheme for Internship and e-Internship in the J&K High Court

CJ approves scheme for Internship and e-Internship in the J&K High Court

Mission Mode Project on registration of Building & Other Construction Workers

Mission Mode Project on registration of Building & Other Construction Workers

I&C Deptt to establish 37 Industrial Estates across J&K: Govt transfers 9654 Kanal and 1 Marla land to I&C Department

I&C Deptt to establish 37 Industrial Estates across J&K: Govt transfers 9654 Kanal and 1 Marla land to I&C Department

Lt Governor unveils comprehensive policy & guidelines for establishment of Cattle Feed Processing Units, Fodder Development in J&K

Lt Governor unveils comprehensive policy & guidelines for establishment of Cattle Feed Processing Units, Fodder Development in J&K

Atma Nirbhar Bharat: Directorate of School Education Jammu calls for community participation

Atma Nirbhar Bharat: Directorate of School Education Jammu calls for community participation

Thursday 23 July 2020

JK reports 718 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths from Kashmir

JK reports 718 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths from Kashmir

Together we can fight and defeat coronavirus: Director SKIMS

Together we can fight and defeat coronavirus: Director SKIMS

SEC sanctions Rs 15 cr for major health institutions under SDRF to deal with COVID pandemic

SEC sanctions Rs 15 cr for major health institutions under SDRF to deal with COVID pandemic

LG announces launch of Macadamisation Program

LG announces launch of Macadamisation Program

JNV to come up at Bandipora; Govt transfers 132 K and 8 M land to School Education Department

JNV to come up at Bandipora; Govt transfers 132 K and 8 M land to School Education Department

‘Green J&K Drive- 2020’ for increasing forest cover; 10 million saplings to be planted on 15,000 Ha through people’s participation

‘Green J&K Drive- 2020’ for increasing forest cover; 10 million saplings to be planted on 15,000 Ha through people’s participation

Manodarpan: DSEJ draws Roadmap for implementation of MHRD initiative

Manodarpan: DSEJ draws Roadmap for implementation of MHRD initiative

Doda admin launches massive anti-encroachment drive

Doda admin launches massive anti-encroachment drive

Talat Parvez reviews progress of RUSA, languishing projects in J&K

Talat Parvez reviews progress of RUSA, languishing projects in J&K

Advisor Sharma discusses modalities for JKHDC, JKHC merger at BoD meeting

Advisor Sharma discusses modalities for JKHDC, JKHC merger at BoD meeting

Promoting exports: J&K Govt to publish 2 Coffee table books on Agriculture, allied specialties of UT

Promoting exports: J&K Govt to publish 2 Coffee table books on Agriculture, allied specialties of UT

Tuesday 21 July 2020

JK reports 608 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths from Kashmir

JK reports 608 new COVID-19 positive cases, 9 deaths from Kashmir

Lt Governor asks people to come forward with their developmental needs, participate in Government’s decision making

Lt Governor asks people to come forward with their developmental needs, participate in Government’s decision making

Universal Health Coverage for Residents of J&K;  Every family to have free of cost, cashless, Rs 5 lakh health cover with nation-wide portability

Universal Health Coverage for Residents of J&K;  Every family to have free of cost, cashless, Rs 5 lakh health cover with nation-wide portability

Dr Samoon pitches for establishing placement cells in all ITIs, Polytechnics of J&K

Dr Samoon pitches for establishing placement cells in all ITIs, Polytechnics of J&K

Union Secretary chairs meeting of EC for Sanctioning of High Value Central Capital Investment Subsidy cases on Plant & Machinery

Union Secretary chairs meeting of EC for Sanctioning of High Value Central Capital Investment Subsidy cases on Plant & Machinery

Lieutenant Governor chairs 39th meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board

Lieutenant Governor chairs 39th meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board

Dist. Adm to conduct COVID-19 test of migrant labourers: Div Com

Dist. Adm to conduct COVID-19 test of migrant labourers: Div Com

Chief Secretary reviews functioning of Sainik School, Manasbal; entry in 11th standard approved

Chief Secretary reviews functioning of Sainik School, Manasbal; entry in 11th standard approved

Lieutenant Governor launches 73 projects worth Rs. 476 crores during extensive tour to six Districts

Lieutenant Governor launches 73 projects worth Rs. 476 crores during extensive tour to six Districts

Monday 20 July 2020

JK reports 751 new COVID-19 positive cases; 10 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 9 from Kashmir

JK reports 751 new COVID-19 positive cases; 10 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 9 from Kashmir

Z-Morh Tunnel to be completed by June, 2021, Zoji-La Tunnel by June, 2026

Z-Morh Tunnel to be completed by June, 2021, Zoji-La Tunnel by June, 2026

Div Com reviews land transfer cases in Srinagar

Div Com reviews land transfer cases in Srinagar

Govt authorizes DCs to impose penalty on violators of COVID SOPs, guidelines

Govt authorizes DCs to impose penalty on violators of COVID SOPs, guidelines

J&K Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2020 approved

J&K Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2020 approved

Misinformation being spread on regulating construction in “Strategic Areas” for Armed Forces for their operational requirements

Misinformation being spread on regulating construction in “Strategic Areas” for Armed Forces for their operational requirements

Handicrafts Dept, 3 JK firms win awards for export promotion during EPCH Virtual Fair

Handicrafts Dept, 3 JK firms win awards for export promotion during EPCH Virtual Fair

Saturday 18 July 2020

JK reports 441 new positive COVID-19 cases; 5 deaths from Kashmir

JK reports 441 new positive COVID-19 cases; 5 deaths from Kashmir

Mobile, internet connectivity: 17 sites to be operationalized in Gurez, Tulail valley by Year End

Mobile, internet connectivity: 17 sites to be operationalized in Gurez, Tulail valley by Year End

Lt Governor urges religious leaders to spread awareness against COVID-19

Lt Governor urges religious leaders to spread awareness against COVID-19

LAWDA seals structure in Rainawari, demolishes 6 structures around Dal & Nigeen Lake

LAWDA seals structure in Rainawari, demolishes 6 structures around Dal & Nigeen Lake

Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews progress of various centrally sponsored schemes of district Reasi, Udhampur

Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews progress of various centrally sponsored schemes of district Reasi, Udhampur

Nephrology & Emergency Dialysis started at ASCOMS,  24 Hour Services to be launched

Nephrology & Emergency Dialysis started at ASCOMS,  24 Hour Services to be launched

Universities must built expertise that society will need over next 25 years and beyond: Talat

Universities must built expertise that society will need over next 25 years and beyond: Talat

Universities must built expertise that society will need over next 25 years and beyond: Talat

Universities must built expertise that society will need over next 25 years and beyond: Talat

Div Com reviews plans formulated for water conservation in districts

Div Com reviews plans formulated for water conservation in districts

Jammu administration retrieves 379 kanals prime State Land

Jammu administration retrieves 379 kanals prime State Land

Prof. H.Y Siddiqui:  “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”

Prof. H.Y Siddiqui:  “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”

Water level likely to rise in The River Chenab at Upstream and Downstream of Salal Dam during monsoon

Water level likely to rise in The River Chenab at Upstream and Downstream of Salal Dam during monsoon

Narcotics Control Bureau to have independent office at Jammu

Narcotics Control Bureau to have independent office at Jammu

Rs 25 lakhs LIC for elected members of PRIs, ULBs for death due to militancy related incident

Rs 25 lakhs LIC for elected members of PRIs, ULBs for death due to militancy related incident

PRIs to get Mining Rights through Short Term Permits

PRIs to get Mining Rights through Short Term Permits

Friday 17 July 2020

Atal Dulloo directs GMCs, district hospitals to increase testing capacity

Atal Dulloo directs GMCs, district hospitals to increase testing capacity

JK reports 601 new  COVID-19 positive cases; 9 deaths from Kashmir 

JK reports 601 new  COVID-19 positive cases; 9 deaths from Kashmir 

DAK warns of possible Covid-19 mutation in Kashmir

DAK warns of possible Covid-19 mutation in Kashmir

Lt Governor flags off Mobile Gensets Fleet for emergency response & disaster relief

Lt Governor flags off Mobile Gensets Fleet for emergency response & disaster relief

Housing Policy-2020 approved: 7 models of housing development in J&K

Housing Policy-2020 approved: 7 models of housing development in J&K

Roll out of Excise Policy 2020-21 approved

Roll out of Excise Policy 2020-21 approved

Special dispensation approved for regulating construction in ‘Strategic Areas’

Special dispensation approved for regulating construction in ‘Strategic Areas’

2nd relief package approved to revive J&K’s economy

2nd relief package approved to revive J&K’s economy

Kashmir’s Bollywood actor Mir Sarwar in Laxmi Bomb with Akshay Kumar

Kashmir’s Bollywood actor Mir Sarwar in Laxmi Bomb with Akshay Kumar

Wednesday 15 July 2020

JK UT reports 493 new COVID-19 positive cases; 11 deaths from Kashmir

JK UT reports 493 new COVID-19 positive cases; 11 deaths from Kashmir

Govt extends timeline for conduct of SMC Mayor Elections by 3 months

Govt extends timeline for conduct of SMC Mayor Elections by 3 months

Asgar Samoon stresses on skilling for gainful employment of youth

Asgar Samoon stresses on skilling for gainful employment of youth

About 92100 registrations and 34550 candidates completed their online application submission process on JKSSB’s Online Application Portal for Class IV posts

About 92100 registrations and 34550 candidates completed their online application submission process on JKSSB’s Online Application Portal for Class IV posts

Covid-19 death toll in Kashmir higher than reported: DAK

Covid-19 death toll in Kashmir higher than reported: DAK

SEBCC given wide powers to address issues of socially, educationally backward classes in J&K: Justice (Retd) Sharma

SEBCC given wide powers to address issues of socially, educationally backward classes in J&K: Justice (Retd) Sharma

Indoor Stadium worth Rs 4 cr coming up in Budgam soon: Sarmad Hafeez

Indoor Stadium worth Rs 4 cr coming up in Budgam soon: Sarmad Hafeez

SKIMS appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma

SKIMS appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma

SKIMS appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma

SKIMS appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma

SKIMS: All summer vacations and sanctioned leaves stand cancelled

SKIMS: All summer vacations and sanctioned leaves stand cancelled

Monday 13 July 2020

Live telecast of Aarti from Shri Amarnath ji Cave is a bliss: Raman Suri 

Live telecast of Aarti from Shri Amarnath ji Cave is a bliss: Raman Suri 

ACB produced chargesheet against then Ex. Engineer JKPCC in disproportionate assets case

ACB produced chargesheet against then Ex. Engineer JKPCC in disproportionate assets case

Dredging of Settling Basin at Teilbal by LAWDA

Dredging of Settling Basin at Teilbal by LAWDA

Ward 6, Canal Head declared containment/red zone; Lockdown imposed

Ward 6, Canal Head declared containment/red zone; Lockdown imposed





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Power shutdown

JK reports 314 new COVID-19 positive cases; 8 deaths from Kashmir

JK reports 314 new COVID-19 positive cases; 8 deaths from Kashmir

Kotwal convenes pre bid interaction with prospective bidders for modernization of land records

Kotwal convenes pre bid interaction with prospective bidders for modernization of land records

Div Com tours Jammu city, assesses development requirements at busy chowks

Div Com tours Jammu city, assesses development requirements at busy chowks

Advisor Baseer Khan e-launches NeFMS

Advisor Baseer Khan e-launches NeFMS

Lt Governor e-inaugurates 10 power projects; lays foundation stones of 7 others

Lt Governor e-inaugurates 10 power projects; lays foundation stones of 7 others

Div Com reviews status of subjudice sanctioned building permissions in Srinagar

Div Com reviews status of subjudice sanctioned building permissions in Srinagar

Kathua Jail inmates making face masks for frontline warriors

Kathua Jail inmates making face masks for frontline warriors

National Bank provides Rs 462 crore for execution of 139 projects in J&K last fiscal

National Bank provides Rs 462 crore for execution of 139 projects in J&K last fiscal

40th India Carpet Expo ‘Virtual Exhibition’ from Aug 21

40th India Carpet Expo ‘Virtual Exhibition’ from Aug 21

Great opportunity to project rare beauty and workmanship of handicrafts

Great opportunity to project rare beauty and workmanship of handicrafts

Lt Governor e-inaugurates 15 infrastructural projects of School Education Department

Lt Governor e-inaugurates 15 infrastructural projects of School Education Department

Sunday 12 July 2020

JK reports 357 new COVID-19 positive cases; 10 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 9 from Kashmir

JK reports 357 new COVID-19 positive cases; 10 deaths - 1 from Jammu, 9 from Kashmir

COVID-19: Strict restrictions ordered in 88 containment zones of Srinagar

COVID-19: Strict restrictions ordered in 88 containment zones of Srinagar

Global business leaders appreciate progressive economic eco system emerging in J&K

Global business leaders appreciate progressive economic eco system emerging in J&K

DSEJ’s 2- Day online workshop on Puppetry and Mask making concludes

DSEJ’s 2- Day online workshop on Puppetry and Mask making concludes

Deweeding and Skimming operation in full swing in Nigeen lake




Deweeding and Skimming operation in full swing in Nigeen lake

Dr Jitendra Singh reviews COVID 19 status in Kashmir

Dr Jitendra Singh reviews COVID 19 status in Kashmir

JDU J&K Unit President calls on Lt Governor

JDU J&K Unit President calls on Lt Governor

Lt Governor calls for 100% saturation of Kisan Credit Cards in J&K

Lt Governor calls for 100% saturation of Kisan Credit Cards in J&K

Members of Gorkha Samaj too are respectable citizens now: Kavinder

Members of Gorkha Samaj too are respectable citizens now: Kavinder

Jat community seeks representation in J&K PSC, High Court

Jat community seeks representation in J&K PSC, High Court

IIKSTC is all set to provide cutting edge technology to revive Saffron Industry:   Naveen Kumar

IIKSTC is all set to provide cutting edge technology to revive Saffron Industry:   Naveen Kumar





  • Principal Secretary APD visits: India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC ) at Dussu
PAMPORE: Prinicpal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Naveen Kumar Chowdhary (IAS) visited India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre at Dussu Pampore. He was accompanied by Director Agriculture Kashmir Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, Joint Director Agriculture Extension Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal and other officers of the department. 

Active public participation key to achieving the goals of development: Lt Governor

Active public participation key to achieving the goals of development: Lt Governor

Friday 10 July 2020

Commissioner Secretary releasesAnnual Administration Report, Digest of Forest Statistics

SRINAGAR: Commissioner  Secretary,  Forest,  Environment  and  Ecology, Sarita Chauhan, today released  the  Annual  Administration  Report  2018-19  and  Digest  of  Forest  Statistics 2017-19.

Principal Chief  Conservator  of  Forests, Dr. Mohit  Gera,  Chief Wild Life Warden, Suresh Kumar Gupta, Managing  Director  J&K  Forest  Development  Corporation, Vasu Yadav,  CCF  Kashmir,   Farooq Ahmad  Geelani  CF  Central/Working Plan Circle, Irfan  Ali  Shah,  DFO  Statistics,   Mohammad  Yaseen  and  other concerned officers and officials were present on the occasion.

Commissioner Secretary appreciated    efforts  of the department  in  compiling  voluminous  data  and  information  at  one  place which is an important  indicator  to  gauge  the  outcome  of  various  initiatives  taken up  to  protect and preserve the  forests  of  J&K besides providing solution   to   challenges  faced  by the  department.

She added  that  availability  of  detailed  and  reliable  information    is  a  pre-requisite  for  policy making   and  to  mitigate  the  challenges  like  climate  change, human wild life conflict, livelihoods and meeting the bonafide demands of people.  She  said these  publications  of the department  will  go  a  long way  in facilitating    the  department  to serve the people in a better way.

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