Srinagar Admin launches Massive Anti-Encroachment Operations, over 490 kanals of Prime land worth ₹ 509 Crore retrieved from illegal possession

• 2 hotels constructed illegally on Govt land sealed

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Srinagar Tuesday launched massive scale anti-encroachment operations in all Tehsils of District to evict Government Land from the illegal occupants and retrieved over 494 kanals of prime land worth ₹ 509 crores from land grabbers. Besides 2 hotels were also sealed. Special Anti-encroachment squads constituted by District Administration Srinagar were headed by Tehsildars who conducted mass scale anti encroachment drives while taking assistance of Police and other departments.

A team of Revenue and Police Officers/Officials headed by Tehsildar Eidgah, Ishfaq Ahamd Khan launched a massive anti-encroachment drive in Palpora area and retrieved over 50 kanals of State land from the land grabbers. Similarly, in a major anti-encroachment drive launched at Balhama and Khonmoh under the supervision of Tehsildar Pantha Chowk, Rakib Ahmad as many as 25 kanals of Kacharie land was retrieved. In addition, 27 kanals and 12 marlas of State land was also evicted from the encroachment.

J&K's journey since August 2019 and robust & consistent growth has given new confidence and people are striving their utmost in pursuit of a common vision to build a bright future: LG

• Lt Governor addresses seminar on Jammu Kashmir organized by Mahamana Malaviya Mission at Lucknow
• We have given greater thrust to infrastructure development, transforming rural landscape, best health care facilities, making governance responsive, transparent, easily accessible & reviving agriculture, industry & service sector for sustainable development: LG
• J&K is top performer among UTs. We have taken many measures to ensure social equality so that all citizens enjoy equal economic opportunity and they are empowered to contribute to nation building: LG

LUCKNOW: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed a seminar on Jammu Kashmir organized by Mahamana Malaviya Mission at Lucknow. Speaking on the occasion the Lt Governor said, "J&K's journey since August 2019 & robust and consistent growth has given new confidence and people are striving their utmost in pursuit of a common vision to build a bright future."

After digitization of services focus should be timely service delivery: CS

• The BoG also discusses revamping JaKeGA on professional lines

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today remarked that after successfully digitizing all the services, focus should be laid on timely delivery of services and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in managing the affairs of government departments. Dr Mehta was speaking in the 14th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) attended by other members including Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce; Commissioner Secretary , IT; Secretary, PD&MD; Secretary, GAD; DG, Codes; SIO, NIC besides other concerned officers.

The Chief Secretary stressed on moving towards use of AI/ML and IoT based technologies for better coordination and monitoring purposes. He maintained that technology is panacea for many of the problems. It is also the most effective tool for ensuring  transparency. He impressed upon the officers and scientists from IT and NIC respectively to work towards use of modern technologies towards obtaining desired results especially for the purposes of work estimation and their  identification.

Progressing JK: 435 SHRI Schools to showcase components of NEP-2020, offer mentorship to other schools in J&K

SRINAGAR: Nearly, 435 SHRI Schools ( Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) in Jammu and Kashmir will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 besides offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. "These schools will act as exemplar schools with upgraded infrastructure, innovative pedagogy and technology".

Pertinently, PM SHRI Schools is a new scheme envisaging development of more than 14500 schools across the country by strengthening selected existing schools being managed by Union, State and UT Governments besides local bodies. These schools will provide leadership to other schools in their respective regions by providing mentorship. The PM SHRI schools will deliver quality teaching for cognitive development of students and will strive to create and nurture holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills.

Music, dance, fine arts, theatre & literature encourage students to sharpen their thoughts and expand creative horizon: LG

• Lt Governor inaugurates 36th Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 'Antarnaad' at Jammu University
• Cultural & creative activities motivate students to achieve excellence, nurture the talents, ignite the minds and nourish the civilizational heritage for our future generations: LG
• Artistic disciplines are like windows that open up to infinite universe of creativity for youth: LG
• Artistic expressions are source of intellectual inspiration. I want to see students transforming themselves as ‘Triveni’- a confluence of knowledge, science & art, a balanced personality with a sense of inquisitiveness, serene, peaceful and dynamic: LG

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated 36th Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 'Antarnaad' at University of Jammu today. The 5-day long Youth festival is being organized by University of Jammu under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. The Lt Governor welcomed the participants from various Universities to J&K and underscored the need to provide more platforms like 'Antarnaad' to the youth to express themselves through art.

 

Government orders premature retirement of 03 officials of Prison Department

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered premature retirement of 03 officials of Prison Department for their involvement in corruption, underperformance and anti-social activities. In its endeavor to make the Administration more efficient and transparent, the government prematurely retired 03 personnel of Prison Department on charges of their involvement in corruption and criminal activities.

These personnel conducted their duties in ways which were unbecoming of public servants and in violation of the established code of conduct. The exercise was conducted as part of regular process of scrutiny of records of officials, who cross benchmarks of age/service period in terms of Article 226(2) of J&K CSRs.

74th Republic Day celebrations culminate with Beating Retreat ceremony

JAMMU: Beating the Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of four-day-long Republic Day celebrations was held at MA Stadium today. The occasion was graced by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. During the ceremony, marching Bands of Armed Forces played the inspiring patriotic tunes on the Brass bands and Pipe drum bands on the slow and quick strathspey. 

Musical tunes including Vijay Bharat, Dhawaj ke Rakshak, Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Veer-Sipahi, Jai Ho, Sare Jahan Se Achha on the Brass Band, and Deshon Ka Sartaj Bharat, India Gate, Naurange, Lahure Ko Relimai, Surya, Kargil Hill and He Kancha on Pipe Band enthralled the audience. The Lt Governor felicitated the contingents of Jammu Kashmir Police, Army and the Border Security Force.

PM Modi says apart from Snow capped mountains & natural beauty, there is much more to enjoy in Kashmir

• Man Ki Baat: PM Modi talks of Snow Cricket held at  Syedabad, Pulwama

PULWAMA:  Prime Minister, Narinder Modi today spoke about Snow Cricket held at Syedabad, Pulwama, Kashmir in his Man Ki Baat. In the programme, PM Modi said that apart from Snow capped mountains and natural beauty, there is much more to know and admire about Kashmir. The PM said that in Syedabad, Pulwama of Kashmir the Snow Cricket was held in winter games. He said that  Snow cricket is more entertaining, this makes it even more interesting that those games help to identify players who shall play for Team India in future.

The PM said that snow cricket  is an extension of the Khelo India Movement. He hoped that those players will win medals for the nation in future and will wave Tricolor high. He suggested to tourists, "Next time when you visit Kashmir, take your time to watch such programmes too". That will make your trip more memorable, he said.

e-Governance initiative: DC Srinagar hands over 85 Tablets to Patwaris & Girdawars

• Calls District e-Governance Society a strong link with the people in this digital age

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today handed over 85 Tablets to Patwaris and Girdawars of the district under e-Governance initiative at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Syed Shabir Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Raies Ahmad Bhat and other Officers were present on the occasion.

On the occasion, the DC said the step has been taken by the District Administration to ensure effective and efficient implementation of online services. He said with the availability of Tablets the Patwaris and the Girdawars will be able to discharge their legitimate duties to the best satisfaction of the Revenue Department and general public as well.

400 Kanals of encroached land retrieved in a single day at Kulgam, 10 Kanal land worth crores retrieved from relatives of Ex.MP in Kulgam town

KULGAM: Acting tough against the land encroachers, the District Administration Kulgam in a single day today retrieved more than 400 kanals of state/ kahcharie and Roshni land during intensified  anti-encroachment drives  carried out across the district. Illegal land measuring 10 Kanals was also retrieved from  the relatives of  Ex MP, with title State Land (Roshni) retrieved after a massive Eviction Drive at  Kulgam Town today.

The Property having worth in Crores has been handed over to the MC, Kulgam, for further management. Land measuring 50 Kanals under Survey No 675  recorded Sarkar in revenue records  was  retrieved today at estate Lammer.  On spot 40 Kanals were handed over to the Agriculture Department  for Seed  Multiplication Farm and 10 Kanals were handed over to the Headmaster Government High School Lammer.

Lt Governor launches QR-Code based Labels of 13 different GI & Non-GI registered crafts of J&K

• Important landmark in preserving and promoting priceless artistic and cultural heritage of J&K UT. QR-Code based mechanism would help in ensuring product quality, genuineness and boost global demand for J&K handmade products: LG
• GI Tag, QR Code based label, packaging etc will make the Handicraft sector more productive, financially attractive and contribute to the growth of the handicraft industry and earnings of artisans: LG Sinha
• The administration has taken some important steps to boost Handloom & Handicraft sector in J&K UT through integrated development and export promotion. We are committed to provide all possible support for the development of this important sector: LG 

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched QR-Code based Labels of 13 different GI & Non-GI registered crafts of J&K, today at Raj Bhawan. Congratulating the Artisan community, Handicraft Department and other stakeholders, the Lt Governor said the QR-Code Labels will help to authenticate the origin and quality of the crafts, improve the quality assurance in both national & international markets and benefit craftsmen, traders and exporters. “This is an important landmark in preserving and promoting priceless artistic and cultural heritage of J&K UT. QR-Code based mechanism would help in ensuring product quality, genuineness and boost global demand for J&K handmade products”, added the Lt Governor.

Govt approves Rs 146 Cr project for promotion of niche crops in J&K

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a prestigious project worth Rs 146 crore to promote the niche crops as unique heritage of the UT, which will be implemented in the next five years. "The project aims at diversifying and expanding the area of niche crops over an area of 11,100 hectare thus ensuring livelihood security for 111,000 targetted beneficiaries with a revenue realization of Rs. 2,238 Crore" , Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo said.

The initiative will focus on increasing production, improving livelihoods and enhancing market accessibility. This will be achieved through establishment of nurseries and seed villages, infrastructure development, and collaboration with various partners and stakeholders, he added. Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir is home to a diverse range of niche crops including Saffron, Kalazeera, Kashmiri Lal Mirch, Peanut, Anardhana, Bhaderwah Rajmash, hill garlic, Mushkbudhji (aromatic rice), Red Rice and Shallot (Pran). These crops are grown on an area of 32,000 hectare, with a total production of 24,000 metric tons making a substantial contribution of Rs. 945 crore to the UT GDP.

Telecast of Sixth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha hosted in 3000 schools across Jammu Division

JAMMU: Telecast of the Sixth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, which is the Prime Minister’s yearly Interaction Programme with School Students, Teachers, and Parents, was   organized in more 3000 Schools of Jammu Division under the supervision of Principal Secretary School Education,   Alok Kumar and able guidance of Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma, Director School Education Jammu, benefitting more than 5 Lakh Students, Teachers and Parents.  The event was telecasted live in schools and other offices of the Education Department using different media platforms like T.V, Radio, Internet etc, pertinently, most of the schools organized its live streaming through their own ICT labs using internet facility.

The main event was held at Teacher Bhawan auditorium Jammu, in which more than 500 Students and Teachers Participated.  Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member Parliament, Jammu Poonch constituency emphasized on sensitizing all stakeholders and bringing together students, parents, teachers and the society to foster a stress free environment where the unique individuality of each child is celebrated, encouraged and allowed to express itself fully. He added that the event proved very motivating and inspirational for students who are going to take board exams in summer zone schools.

343 Kanals of State/ Kahcharie land retrieved from encroachers at Shopian, commercial structure of Ex. Minister demolished

SHOPIAN: More-than 343 kanals of State/ Kahcharai land was today retrieved from encroachers during anti-encroachment drives held across the district. The land retrieved from illegal encroachment includes 25 kanals, 12 marlas at village Zainapora of Tehsil Zainapora, 55 kanals, 23 marlas at village Nagisharan in Tehsil Hermain, 43 Kanals, 3 marlas in village Berthipora Tehsil Keller, 85 Kanals in village Chittragam Tehsil Chittragam, 28 Kanals in village Vedapora Tehsil Keegam, 12 Marlas in village Hergam Tehsil Shopian and 105 Kanals, 5 marlas in village Mahandpora Tehsil Barbugh of the district.

Govt confers JK Awards 2023 to Dhangri bravehearts, eminent personalities of different fields

• LG Manoj Sinha remembers Dhangri bravehearts, also congratulates other conferees

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government has conferred J&K Govt Awards 2023 in different fields to several personalities from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Deepak Kumar (Posthumously), son of Rajinder Kumar of Dhangri, Rajouri and Saroj Bala, wife of Late Rajinder Kumar of Dhangri, Rajouri have been awarded for Achievements in the field of Bravery.

Dhian Singh (Writer), Rajeshwar Singh Raju (Hindi/Dogri writer), Dr Neelam Sarin (Hindi/Dogri writer) Ghulam Nabi Haleem (Kashmiri author) and Nisar Rahi ( Pahari writer) have been selected for the Award for Achievements in the field of Literature. Daily Excelsior Special Correspondent Nishikant Khajuria; Tejinder Singh, Editor News18; Sominder Koul, Bureau Chief ANI and Emmad Makdoomi from Greater Kashmir are conferred  with  the awards of Outstanding Media Persons.

DC Srinagar reviews Implementation Status of City Action Plan under National Clean Air Programme

• Annual Action Plan 2023-24 with Micro Detailing, Action Plan for identified Hot Spots in the City to be finalised within 10 days
• Nodal officers nominated to upload data on PRANA portal

SRINAGAR : To review the Implementation Status of City Action Plan under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) being carried out to improve Air Quality Index in Srinagar, a meeting of District Implementation Committee was held today under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.

Besides, Regional Director, Pollution Control Board, Kashmir, Rafi Ahmad Bhat and Scientist B, Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB), Sahil Patel, the meeting was attended by DSP Traffic Police, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, DFO Urban, Chief Sanitation Officer, DFO City Forests, District Floriculture Officer, District Officer Pollution Control Board, ARTO and other Engineers & Officers from SMC, FCS&CA,

Assisting disables our moral & social responsibility: Chief Secretary

• Calls for making public buildings especially schools, hospitals specially abled friendly structures

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today emphasised upon the need for having public infrastructure amenable to specially-abled people for their easy access to them, especially schools and health institutions of the UT. Dr Mehta made these remarks while chairing the 22nd Steering Committee meeting of Scheme for Implementation of Rights for Persons with Disabilities (SIPDA) here.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, H&UDD; Principal Secretary, PWD; Principal Secretary, Education; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare; Commissioner Secretary, IT and Information Departments; Secretary, Transport; Deputy Commissioner, Jammu; DG, I&C, Jammu; Directors of Social Welfare Department and other concerned officers.

Union Govt rolls out 'U-WIN' pilot project for immunization services

• Health Secretary launches portal for Samba, Pulwama districts

JAMMU: After success of eVIN (pillar-1) and CoWIN (pillar-2), Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has rolled out the 3rd pillar 'U-WIN' for immunization services which will have Universal Immunization Program module under CoWIN platform. Secretary Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, today launched U-WIN  in Samba and Pulwama districts as a pilot project as part of nationwide drive being conducted in this regard.

J&K Bank Q3 net profit up 79% YoY to Rs 312 Cr

• We remain committed to sustained improvement in our overall functioning and the operating results: Baldev Prakash

SRINAGAR: J&K Bank Net Profit witnessed 79% rise year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 311.59 crore for the December Quarter of FY 2022-23 as against Rs 173.95 Cr registered for the same period last financial year. The bank announced the results after its Board of Directors reviewed and approved the numbers for third quarter and nine-months ended December 31, 2022 in a meeting held today at Bank’s Gurugram Office in Delhi.

Well on its trajectory to meet annual profitability targets, the bank’s profit for nine-months is up 85% to Rs 721.05 Cr from Rs 389.36 Cr clocked during nine-months of the last fiscal.

State Working Committee Meet: BJP ready for Assembly elections, will form next Govt in J&K: Ravinder Raina

• BJP concludes its 2-days working committee meet at Kathua

KATHUA: BJP Jammu & Kashmir concluded its 2-day State Working Committee by holding day-long meeting at Swargiya Ch. Chaggar Singh Sabhagar at Avalon Residency, Kathua. BJP National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K Tarun Chugh, J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina, Union MoS PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma (former President), BJP Seh-Prabhari Ashish Sood, former State Presidents Dr. Nirmal Singh (former Dy. CM), former Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta and General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul chiefly addressed the meeting.

BJP State Office Bearers, Morcha Presidents, Executive Body, Special Invitees, Department Incharges, Cell Convenors, former MLAs, former MLCs and other senior party leaders participated in the meeting. Tarun Chugh initiated his address while paying tributes to Neta ji Subhash Chander Bose and narrated his important role in Indian freedom struggle.

Congress Party is a group of traitors: J-K BJP chief after Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on surgical strikes

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina on Monday accused the Congress of being a “group of traitors” after Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh questioned the 2019 surgical strikes on terror camps by Indian Army across the LoC in POJK. Addressing the workers rally at Kathua Ravinder Raina said the Congress should be ashamed by seeking proof of the surgical strikes carried out by the IAF in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (POJK)  in response to the Uri terror attack and Balakote (Pakistan) Airstrike by Indian Air Force after Pulwama terror attack.

“The Congress has once again stabbed Bharat Mata in the back. By questioning the surgical strikes, the party has humiliated our brave Jawans of Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel who carried out the strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan and destroyed terror camps,” Raina said.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Srinagar celebrates 38th foundation day

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar, on Monday observed its 38th foundation day at its campus in Ompora Budgam. NIFT as a pan India institution was established on 22nd January 1986. The function was celebrated with much enthusiasm and was part of the Celebrations being held in all the 18 campuses across India. On eve of the foundation day, the NIFT Srinagar held a special cleanliness drive in the campus and also decorated the campus to mark the foundation day of NIFT.

The institution had invited several artisans as part of the programme. To honour the handloom and handicraft sector, the NIFT had invited renowned artisan Shahnawaz Ahmad Sofi, Artisan and Entrepreneur who was felicitated at the occasion. Director NIFT Srinagar, Dr Javid Ahmad Wani said that NIFT was established on 22 January 1986.

Inspection of SK Cricket Stadium Sonwar: DC Srinagar finalises arrangements for smooth conduct of Republic Day celebrations

SRINAGAR: In connection with celebration of upcoming Republic Day-2023, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday morning visited SK Cricket Stadium Sonwar to take on site review of the arrangements being put in place by the different departments. At the outset, the DC along with Officers went around the Stadium pavilion and VIP gallery to have first hand appraisal of the arrangements being made for the events to be held on January 24 (full dress rehearsal) and on January 26 (Republic day).

The DC took onsite review of the arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of the Republic Day event. On the occasion, the DC directed officers of all concerned departments to ensure all preparations regarding various facilities including seating arrangements, cultural programmes, march past parade, transport and parking facilities, power supply, deployment of medical and first aid and fire and emergency teams, installation of PAS. Besides Media management, security related matters and entry of VVIPs, VIPs and other participants were also finalized.

Startup JK: J&K Startup Policy nurturing young entrepreneurial brains to pursue innovation, entrepreneurship

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir government is building an encouraging ecosystem for nurturing innovation and start-ups in the Union Territory with liberal funding. Under the ‘J&K Startup Policy 2018-2028’, the UT administration aims to nurture and inspire the young and entrepreneurial brains of Jammu and Kashmir to pursue innovation and entrepreneurship by creating a vibrant and conducive start-up environment in the region. Some focus sectors have been identified under this policy which inter alia included Construction and Engineering, Food Processing and Allied activities, Agriculture including Horticulture and Floriculture, Textiles, Apparel and Fashion Technology, Renewable Energy, Handicrafts and Handlooms and their design element, Electronics System Design and Manufacturing besides Information Technology enabled services among others.

The main objective of ‘J&K Startup Policy 2018-2028’ is to facilitate and nurture the growth of at least 500 new start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir in next 10 years. The objective also includes establishing at least 10 new state-of-the-art incubators including private sector, facilitate access to early stage investments for aspiring and existing start-ups, setting up of innovation labs in selected Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges and setting up of at least three fabrication labs, one each in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions besides creating a strong institutional framework for effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this policy.

14th FC unspent funds to be utilized for ongoing works: Mandeep Kaur

• Says, unspent funds shall also be expended on approved plans for Solid Waste Management

SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mandeep Kaur, today directed the officers to utilize the unspent funds under 14th Finance Commission for ongoing works and plans duly approved by the District Development Commissioner for Solid Waste Management after approval of the competent authority. According to an official communiqué received here in this regard, it has been reiterated that districts will not lose funds of 14th FC but in order to ensure timely and rational utilization of funds before 31st March 23, it is important that every penny of FC funds lying with 4291 panchayats, are accounted for and unspent funds are utilized for Swachh J&K, which is the top most priority of the government.

J&K launches Rs 879 cr Food Processing Project to maximize farmer income, minimize post-harvest losses

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious project targetted to revolutionize the food-processing sector and transform the lives of farmers in the UT. The "UT Level Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for Specific Products of J&K" is a Rs 879.75 crore initiative that aims to maximize farmer income and minimize post-harvest losses.

This comprehensive project has been designed to increase the competitiveness of seven identified products across categories in terms of cost, quality, branding, and sustainability within five years. The government is investing in value-addition, logistics, marketing and branding of various Agriculture, Horticulture and livestock products to achieve this goal.

PM SHRI Schools to act as role model for implementation of National Education Policy: Alok Kumar

• 435 schools shall be developed as green schools under the initiative

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, School Education, Alok Kumar, chaired maiden meeting of Steering/Monitoring Committee for final selection of PM SHRI Schools from across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, first of it's kind PM SHRI Scheme was launched on Teacher’s Day, 2022, by the Prime Minister, which is also being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.

Project Director Samagra Shiksha, Deep Raj (State/UT Nodal Officer, PM SHRI), Directors School Education, Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Ravi Shanker and Tassaduq Hussain, Director Finance SED, Iftikhar Hussain, Special Secretaries SED, Kanta Devi, Nasir Wani and Anu Behl and Joint Director Planning Parshotam Kumar. Project Director apprised the meeting that Pradhan Mantri School for Rising India (PM SHRI) is a centrally sponsored scheme for development and up-gradation of more than 14500 schools across the country by strengthening selected existing schools managed by Central, State, UT governments and local bodies.

IIM Rohtak honours Advisor Bhatnagar with IIM Alumni Award 2023

ROHTAK: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak, today honoured Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, who is the alumni of IIM Ahmedabad, with IIM Alumni Award 2023 for his exemplary contribution in Public Service and Administration. Advisor Bhatnagar received this prestigious award during his participation in 9th edition of Annual Alumni Meet, 2023, hosted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak.

The Alumini meet which was held after a gap of two years in physical mode due to COVID, was attended by alumni of all the batches that graduated from IIM Rohtak in the last 10 years. Addressing the Alumni Meet, Advisor Bhatnagar, who is also the alumni of IIM Ahmedabad, said that a good learning is never wasted and one should always be able to learn and relearn based on the requirement of the job and organisation. “If you have the right potential, power, and knowledge, you can always contribute to society in the right manner”, said Advisor Bhatnagar. 

AC assents to amend certain provisions of Land Reforms Act

• Big relief for land holders vested land under section 6, 7 and 12 of the Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its assent for authorizing Revenue Department to move an amendment in Section 21 and Section 28-A  of Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976 Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting.

DIET Banihal conducts 5 day capacity building programme on "Four skills of teaching languages"

BANIHAL: PSTE Wing DIET Banihal conducted 5 day Capacity Building Programme (CBP) on "Four skills of teaching languages "at GHSS Banihal. As many as 50 primary level teachers from six Educational zones attended the training programme. The objective of the CBP was to develop the pedagogical skills among primary level teachers and acquaint them with the basic skills of teaching languages viz English, Urdu, Hindi etc.

The CBP was formally inaugurated by Sudesh Principal DIET Banihal whereas S A Tantary Principal GHSS was also present at the inaugural session. DIET faculty members Sajad Hussain Katoch, Irfan Ahmed Bhat and Ghulam Mohd Bohroo were also present on the occasion.

Kathua Admin retrieves 12751 Kanal State Land, 1132 Kanal of Kacharai land under ongoing anti-encroachment drives

• DC Kathua takes review of revenue related matters  

KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rahul Pandey today chaired a meeting of Revenue officers to review the performance of the Revenue Department here in the Conference Hall of the DC office complex. At the outset, the DC took detailed review of the ongoing anti-encroachment drives being carried out by the district administration across the district. He laid emphasis on furnishing daily reports regarding removal of encroachments for apprising the higher authorities about the progress.  

It was informed that 12751 Kanal State Land and 1132 Kanal of Kacharai land have been retrieved across the district in the ongoing anti-encroachment drives.  The DC also discussed at length the progress made under updating and digitisation of jamabandies, digitisation of cadastral maps, delineation of land records, generation of land passbooks, status of eviction of Roshni land, land acquisition cases, change of land use cases. Thrust was laid on regular monitoring and reporting, besides furnishing action taken reports at the district headquarters.

4021 Kanal state/kahcharai land retrieved from encroachers across Kupwara

• DC says drive will continue to retrieve encroachments

KUPWARA:  Over 4021 kanals of State/kahcharie land was retrieved in Kupwara district during the present drive initiated against the land encroachers by the government. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Dr.Doifode Sagar Dattatray, a major anti encroachment drive was held across Kupwara district from 11th of this month till date. The teams of Revenue Department headed by concerned Tehsildars conducted operation on state/ kahcharie land which was illegally occupied by encroachers in different parts/ tehsils of the district.

Accordingly,  over 4021 kanals of kahcharai/ state land have been retrieved from  the encroachers in all Tehsils of the District during the present drive, till date. As per the reports of Tehsildar Drugmulla,  301 kanals of kahcharai land have been retrieved in Drugmulla tehsil of Kupwara district which include 276 kanals single patch of land and 25 kanals which was used as commercial purposes.

Anti-encroachment drive: Distt Admin Gbl retrieves 983 Kanals of State/Kahcharie Land

• 56% State land & 47% Kahcharai land retrieved so far

GANDERBAL: Acting tough against illegal land encroachers, the District Administration Ganderbal today retrieved 983 kanals of state and Kahcharie land across the district. Giving details, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Mehraj-ud-Din Shah said that on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Shyambir, Revenue department is acting tough against the land grabbers who have illegally occupied State/ Kahcharai land and anti-encroachment drives against such persons shall continue till each patch of government land is retrieved in the district.

Dr Samoon visits Polytechnic College Chadoora, ITI Charar-e-Sharief

• Emphasizes introduction of new trades, handholding of skilled youths

BUDGAM: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today visited Polytechnic College Chadoora and ITI College Charar-e-Sharief in Budgam to assess functioning of the institutes besides reviewing progress on development works at both institutions. During his visit to Polytechnic College, Principal Secretary inspected various laboratories of civil and mechanical engineering to take on spot stock of availability of various facilities.

Principal Secretary also chaired a brief interaction session with students and staff of the college. Speaking on the occasion, Principal Polytechnic College, Altaf Hussain Shalla, highlighted various achievements attained by skill development department besides projecting their demands and grievances. Principal Secretary said that government polytechnic college is leading as number 1 polytechnic college in the Valley and number 2 at overall ranking in the UT of J&K as marked by the government.

Mela will have unique stalls, cultural evenings, food courts- Jammu to host 11 day SARAS Fair 2023: Indu Chib

• Rural artisans, SHGs to participate from across India

JAMMU: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is going to host SARAS Fair 2023 from 4th to 14th February with participation of artisans and women Self Help Groups' from across the country. The national level food and cultural fair will exhibit unique and famous indigenous products from various states and UTs of the country. The event will provide platform to the participants to sell and promote their  self made products.

This was informed by Mission Director, J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Indu Kanwal Chib, while chairing a meeting with different departments held to discuss arrangements regarding SARAS Fair 2023 or SARAS Aajeevika Mela to be held in the UT. The annual SARAS fair will be held in Jammu in which over 75 stalls and food courts will be set up at the exhibition site, aquaplex crown, near Bagh e Bahu, Jammu.

Lt Governor lays foundation stone of Transit Accommodation for PM Package Employees at Zewan

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha laid foundation stone of Transit Accommodation for PM Package Employees at Zewan, Srinagar today. The housing colony, under PMDP, is being constructed on 113 Kanals of land by R&B Department. It will have 39 blocks comprising of 936 flats.  The Lt Governor interacted with officials at the site and laid emphasis on timely completion of the project. He said the maximum PM Package employees are based in Srinagar and with the creation of this facility, their housing problem will be solved.

DC releases publication highlighting Socio-economic Profile of Kathua District, Evaluation Study Report on “Pardhan Mantri Matsaya Sampada Yojana”

KATHUA: In a move to highlight the socio-economic and development profile of the District,   Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rahul Pandey released “District Statistical Handbook for the year 2019-20 & 2020-21” and report of Evaluation study on “Pardhan Mantri Matsaya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” at a brief release ceremony held in his office chamber, the other day.

Both the publications viz District Statistical Handbooks for two financial years and study on PMMSY (implemented by Department of Fisheries in the district) were conducted and compiled by District Statistics & Evaluation Office, Kathua. The DC appreciated the efforts of all the staff members of DSEO Office Kathua involved in conducting and finalising the twin publications/study report.

GDC Ramgarh organises Essay Writing Competition on theme ‘Life & Contributions of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s Independence Movement’

SAMBA: Red Ribbon Club & NSS of Government Degree College Ramgarh organized an Essay writing competition on the theme ‘Life & Contributions of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s Independence Movement’, here today. The event was organized under able guidance and leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Satinder Kaur, Principal of the College. The students of the College participated with great Zeal and enthusiasm.

Prof. (Dr.) Satinder Kaur, Principal of the College said that Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most eminent freedom fighters of India, and he will be always remembered by the nation. “Possessing extraordinary leadership skills and a charismatic orator, Subhash Chandra Bose, as an Indian nationalist, had made significant attempts to defy colonialism and had coined the term ‘Jai Hind’” she said and added Neta Ji raised the first Indian National Army (INA), Azad Hind Fauj in 1943 and started an armed coup and inspired thousands of Indian youth to join the struggle for independence from the British colonial rule. His famous slogans are 'tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe Aazadi dunga', 'Jai Hind', and 'Delhi Chalo'.

HRM students of JU visit JKEDI campus for exposure tour

JAMMU: Students of International Centre for Cross Cultural Research and Human Resource Management (ICccR & HRM), University of Jammu today visited the Bari Brahmana campus of Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) for an exposure tour. During a day-long exposure visit, the experts from JKEDI provided an overview of the startup ecosystem of UT to help the students develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director JKEDI also interacted with the visiting students and faculty members. In his address, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat encouraged the students to avail different incentives of the Government available for the startups. He reiterated the fact that entrepreneurs are currently driving the growth story of the country and ‘each and every one of us has a part to play.’  In view of the recent policy initiatives by the central and the UT government, the majority of youth are taking up entrepreneurship as their first career choice, he said.  

J&K Tourism department participates in Road Show at Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Department of Tourism, Jammu & Kashmir participated in the Road Show at CII office, Chandigarh, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.  The Road Show was a precursor to Global Investors’ Summit 2023 which is scheduled to be held from 10-12 April 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The road-show was specifically organized for the Tourism and hospitality Industry of Northern Region.

The Show, which witnessed the presence of entrepreneurs from all walks of life like Manufacturing, Real Estate, Tourism, Hospitality, Financial, Agricultural and Farming, was organized within the precincts of Chamber of Commerce and Industry(CII), Chandigarh.  Hundreds of visitors attended and viewed the interesting programme which included presentations from  various States.

IT Department organises Orientation Workshop on usage of myScheme portal

• Nodal Officers of all administrative departments learn about one stop search and discovery platform 

JAMMU: In pursuance to the directions of Hon'ble LG Shri Manoj Sinha to provide citizen friendly online delivery of benefits of government schemes and able guidance of Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta,  the Information Technology Department J&K, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) on Wednesday organised a Workshop for the nodal officers of all the administrative departments on the usage of “myScheme” portal – the one stop search and discovery platform for the citizens for availing Government assisted benefits.