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Principal JNV Budgam, Devender Kumar Singh, in his keynote address, extended a warm and gracious welcome to all the alumni, acknowledging their journey from the school’s corridors to achieving remarkable heights in various professional fields across the nation. He emphasized the invaluable role of the alumni community as pillars of the institution. “Our alumni are the living testament to the values and education imparted at Navodaya Vidyalayas,” he  stated.

The Principal urged the former students to actively engage with the current pupil by sharing their thoughts, life experiences, and, most importantly, their success stories. He stressed that these real-life narratives serve as the most powerful source of motivation and encouragement for students, providing them with tangible role models and a clear vision for their future endeavours.

While sharing 'Success Stories’, Alumni unanimously credited the disciplined environment, holistic education, leadership opportunities, and the nurturing mentorship at JNV Budgam as the foundational cornerstone in shaping their character, resilience, and successful careers.

The alumni expressed profound gratitude towards the school administration, particularly Principal and the dedicated staff, for organizing the meet.

The administration reaffirmed its commitment to making the Alumni Meet a regular and even more impactful fixture, with plans to establish a structured alumni association for sustained mentorship and support.

The Alumni Meet concluded on a note of continued partnership, with alumni pledging their ongoing support to contribute to the holistic development of the institution and its students.

The rallies were flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, from the Sports Stadium Budgam.

Besides ADC Mehraj -ud-din shah , CPO Budgam , DIO Budgam and other senior officers were present.

The rallies culminated at the Railway Station Budgam, symbolizing the onward journey of India’s progress, inspired by the timeless spirit of “Vande Mataram.”

The atmosphere was charged with patriotic enthusiasm as loud chants of “Vande Mataram” reverberated through the air. 

Patriotic music and slogans celebrating India’s unity in diversity inspired participants and onlookers alike, creating a wave of collective energy and devotion to the motherland.

Speaking on the occasion, DC Budgam highlighted the historical and emotional significance of “Vande Mataram”, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

He said that the song inspired generations of freedom fighters and continues to ignite the spirit of devotion towards the nation.

The DC Budgam emphasised that the initiative was aimed at connecting youth and citizens with India’s rich patriotic and cultural legacy, while also promoting values of fitness, discipline, and community participation. 

He appreciated the enthusiastic participation from students, volunteers, and citizens across Budgam who joined the celebration with great zeal.

The event witnessed mass participation from school and college students, members of youth clubs, NSS volunteers, and officials from police and civil administration, turning the entire stretch from Sports Stadium to Railway Station Budgam into a moving celebration of tricolour and song.

The rallies organised by District Administration is a step in the year-long series of activities planned by the District Administration Budgam to commemorate the 150th year of “Vande Mataram”, reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to the ideals of unity, patriotism, and national harmony.

Interacting with the farmers and growers, the MD appreciated their dedication towards vegetable cultivation and highlighted the role of cluster-based farming in transforming the agriculture sector of Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed upon the adoption of scientific practices, use of high-quality seed material, improved irrigation facilities, and modern post-harvest management techniques to enhance productivity and ensure better returns to the farming community.

He assured the farmers of every possible support under HADP and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening vegetable clusters across the Valley. He said that initiatives under HADP are aimed at providing holistic support to farmers—from production and processing to value addition and market linkages.

The visit witnessed an encouraging response from the farming community, who shared their experiences and expressed satisfaction over the support being extended through HADP. Senior officers of the Agriculture Department accompanied the Mission Director during the visit.

All Line Departments ensured participation in Gram Sabha and Representatives spoke about the eligibility of their respective Schemes where gaps in terms of 100% saturation was required.

The event saw greater participation of people than the previous day  from Tribal community and people apprised the representatives regarding the need for such Gram Sabha benefitting the Tribal Community.

To grace the occasion, students of Govt Model Middle School Mujhpathri, Khansahib performed on various  cultural events like Gojri folk music, etc to highlight the importance of preserving ones' cultural and local heritage.

Besides, onspot registration of schemes like PMAY -G, Kisan Credit Cards, Swadesh Darshan Guest Homes, HADP Scheme, JJM FHTC, PMJAY Health Cards was done.

People in large number participated in this awareness campaign where the quick redressal to some of their grievances raised by community members was done by the concerned line departments.

Important dignitaries who spoke on the Occasion are Block Development Officer Khansahib, Zonal Educational Officer Khansahib, Block Medical Officer Khansahib among others.

BDO Khansahib who is also the Nodal officer of the Dharti Abha Jhanbaghidari Abhiyan while speaking on the occasion highlighted the importance of such events.

He stressed that the people should come forward and enroll themselves under various schemes being offered by the line departments in the District.

The programme was held under the chairmanship of O.P.Bhagat, Chairman DLSA (Pr.Distt. & Sessions Judge) Budgam and supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Budgam.

On the occasion, Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel of DLSA Budgam, Lateef Ahmad Khan and Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsels, Javaid Ahmad Mir and Nazir Ahmad Wagay were deputed as resource persons on behalf of DLSA Budgam to Central Jail Srinagar.

The resource persons spoke on the subject and apprised the under trial prisoners, convicts, jail inmates etc, about ways and means of obtaining free and competent legal aid from legal services institutions to defend their cases at various levels free of cost.

They also interacted with the UTP’s and apprised them about the progress of their cases and heard their concerns regarding pending court cases.

The inmates were also informed about the services and schemes of DLSA meant for UTPs, and also imparted awareness regarding the legal provisions etc.

Programme witnessed active participation of Shahbaz Hussain, Incharge Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, officials of Prison Legal Aid Clinic and PLVs existing at Central jail Srinagar, police personnel, jail inmates, PLVs of DLSA Budgam etc.

About 50 tribal farmers of village Lobran, Khag Block received 10q of high yielding SKUAST-K released variety of paddy seed (SR4) and Seed bins (50).

Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension SKUAST-K, chief guest on the occasion, stressed the need for adoption and dissemination of the high yielding university-released variety of Paddy.

Explaining about the benefits of the SR4 paddy variety, Director Extension, SKUAST-K said that the variety is climate resilient, less susceptible to diseases and has the potential to tolerate adverse weather conditions. She also briefed the farmers about the role of SKUAST-K in augmenting research in agriculture to facilitate the farming community in the valley.

Dr. Bilal Ahmad Lone (Prof. & Head KVK Budgam) briefed the tribal farmers about the role of KVK Budgam in facilitating agriculture and allied activities in the district through on farm trials, front line demonstrations and skill-based training/awareness programmes. He encouraged the farmers to avail the services of the Kendra for more profitable farming.

Dr. Gowhar Ali (Assoc. Prof. NSP) and Dr. Aflak Hamid (Assoc. Prof. NSP) deliberated upon the Package of Practices to be adopted for the SR4 variety.

Scientists and technical staff of KVK Budgam and NSP also attended the programme.

 

Directs time-bound execution of works under Health, Education, PDD & Jal Shakti Sectors approved under DMF

BUDGAM, APRIL 08: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of District Mineral Fund (DMF) to review the status of works approved under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY) in the district.

DC reviewed the status of works approved under DMF in the areas with high priority and other priority sectors.

The series of developmental works amounting to Rs.327.71 lakh covers vital sectors including Health, Education, Power Development and Jal Shakti, aiming to strengthen public infrastructure and improve service delivery across the district.

Key works approved under the Health sector include the provision of hotline connectivity at CHC Kremshore, CHC Chattergam, PHC Soibugh, PHC Ompora, PHC Khag, and CHC Pakherpora. In addition, procurement of critical medical equipment such as digital X-ray cassettes, biochemistry analysers, deep freezers, plasma expressers, autoclaves, and microscopes for District Hospital Budgam was approved.

Under the Jal Shakti Department, the procurement of water tankers of 9000-litre and 6000-litre capacities will address water supply needs in the district.

In the Education sector, works include the construction of a toilet facility at Mixed Primary School Gopalpora and provision of electricity at Government schools in Khan Mohalla Kuzwera and Dounkal Bagh Sail.

The Power Development Department will establish a buffer stock of 15 (100 KVA) transformers to strengthen power infrastructure and ensure timely replacements during exigencies.

The DC, while reviewing the status of approved works, emphasized that all the projects have been identified based on priority public needs and sectoral gaps.

He directed the concerned departments to ensure immediate initiation of tendering and procurement processes, with strict adherence to timelines.

He stressed that there must be no delays at any stage of execution and that timely completion of these works is critical to ensuring outcomes on the ground on time.

The DC further instructed regular monitoring and submission of progress reports to his office for review.

The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle, Budgam, CEO, CMO, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, KPDCL, REW, MS Budgam and other concerned officials of the committee.

The programme was also held in consonance with the judgment dated:18-02-2025 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Suo Motu writ petition number 04 of 2021 titled IN RE: Delay in release of convicts after granting of bail with SLP (crl) No.529 of 2021

The awareness session, organised under the guidance of Hon’ble Justice Atul Sreedharan Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services authority and Shazia Tabassum, Member Secretary of J&K Legal Services authority was held under the chairmanship of O.P.Bhagat, Chairman DLSA (Pr.Distt.& Sessions Judge) Budgam and supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Budgam, who attended and monitored the said programme personally.

On the occasion Legal aid defense counsels of DLSA Budgam Shahrooq Bhat and Ab Rouf Parray spoke on the subject and apprised the under trial prisoners, convicts, jail inmates etc, about ways and means of obtaining free and competent Legal aid from Legal Services institutions for defending their cases at various Levels  free of cost. They also threw light on S.432 crpc and section 473 of BNSS etc.

They also deliberated upon the different types of bails pertaining to different categories/nature of cases and raised awareness among the inmates regarding the benefits that can be availed in light of the said Supreme Court judgment.

On the occasion, Secretary DLSA Budgam gave a presidential address in which she briefed the inmates about the services and schemes of DLSA meant for them and also imparted a wide range of awareness amongst them regarding the legal provisions etc. which they can get help from.

The programme witnessed the active participation of Incharge Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, Shahbaz Hussain; officials of Prison Legal aid Clinic and PLVs existing at Central jail Srinagar, police personnel, jail inmates, PLVs of DLSA Budgam etc.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Jahangeer Ahmad Bakshi; Assistant Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Muzaffar Sharewani; Chief Medical Officer Budgam, Dr. Mohd Ayoub Fatehkhan, Dr Asmat IC mobile eye camp and  Chairman Civil Society Magam, Haji Mohammad Ibrahim Mir; besides  other senior health officials.

Speaking at the event, MLA Beerwah Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani assured that he would work tirelessly to ensure the hospital receives the best facilities. He appreciated the Block Medical Officer and staff for their exceptional services to the people of Magam and surrounding areas.

MLA Beerwah also urged the Director Health Services Kashmir to provide a laparoscope and digital X-ray machine to the hospital, in addition to upgrading the existing hospital infrastructure and utilizing the old hospital complex as a trauma hospital.

Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Jahangeer Ahmad Bakshi, assured MLA Beerwah that all issues raised during the function would be addressed on a priority basis, with efforts made to expedite the resolution of pending hospital issues.

Earlier, Dr. Mir Mushtaq, Block Medical Officer Magam, welcomed the guests and presented a detailed overview of the hospital's functioning and challenges. He highlighted the need for advanced healthcare facilities in the region and expressed gratitude to MLA Beerwah for his relentless support.

Dr. Mohammad Ayoub, CMO Budgam, expressed gratitude to MLA Beerwah and Director Health Services Kashmir for the surgical eye camp and biochemistry analyzer, which will greatly benefit the local population.

The mobile surgical eye camp and biochemistry analyzer will significantly enhance the healthcare facilities at SDH Magam, benefiting thousands of patients of the area.

The in-site visit included the Receiving Station at Charangam, the Chewdara Bridge, and the Takiyabal Kangund Bridge.

During inspection of the charangam receiving station, the DC took status of the  progress of work and installation of all necessary equipment for smooth functioning of the project.

The DC said that the work on the charangam  receiving station is in final stage and a test commissioning will be conducted  by the engineers of KPDCL so that the project shall be formally dedicated to the general public soon.

DC said that with augmentation provided by the  Charangam Receiving Station, the smooth,  scheduled power supply along with optimum voltage shall be ensured to these villages and other adjoining areas in Beerwah.

He said that the district administration is committed to development of  power infrastructure across the district and will help KPDCL in meeting electricity demands of the consumers across the district. 

He said replacement of wooden poles, old wires, improvement on HT, LT lines, up gradation of receiving and distribution stations has also begun  across Budgam under RDSS scheme to ensure upgradation of power infrastructure in the district.

At  Chewdara, the DC reviewed the progress of construction of Bridge being constructed NABARD scheme, and will connect habitations across Beerwah.

He instructed the concerned departments to adhere strictly to the established timelines and maintain high-quality standards.

The DC also visited  Takiyabal Kangund Bridge site to inspect its development status. The work has been initiated on this bridge and is going on at an accelerated pace.

He underscored the  significance of the project in facilitating efficient transportation and improving access between various regions within the sub-division especially khag and Beerwah areas.

DC directed the executing agencies to ensure the project’s swift and successful completion.

He further said District administration is focused to ensure timely completion of these infrastructure projects, recognizing their pivotal role in the socio-economic development of the region.

Besides, Chief Planning Officer Budgam, Executive Engineer KPDCL, Executive Engineer R&B division Beerwah , Tehsildar Beerwah, EO MC Beerwah, AEEs and other concerned officials accompanied the DC.

 

Committed to speedy, sustained development: Dy CM

BUDGAM, JANUARY 25: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, along with Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today conducted a comprehensive tour of Budgam district.

Member Parliament, Aga Syed Ruhullah and MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar accompanied  them.

DC Budgam, Akshay Labroo, Chief Engineers and other senior officers of different departments were also present.

While addressing a huge gathering,  the Deputy Chief Minister said that the government has undertaken a massive development programme with special focus on far flung and neglected areas." We have already directed for fast pacing the initiatives meant for changing the socio- economic profile of people besides upgrading the basic infrastructure ", he added

"We are committed to fast paced and sustained development with regular monitoring for ensuring quality works. This has been done in accordance with the local needs and area specific development ", he maintained.

Advisor to Chief Minister, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted various developmental initiatives undertaken by the present government since its formation. He said that a holistic developmental agenda is underway which would ensure transformation of Jammu and Kashmir.

MP Aga Ruhallah also enumerated various initiatives undertaken and assured for furthering the developmental agenda of the present dispensation.

The Deputy Chief Minister conducted a comprehensive tour of district and inspected several development works as well.

While interacting with scores of deputations, the Deputy Chief Minister assured them that the issues projected by them would be redressed within the shortest possible time.

The session was presided over by Saurabh  Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology department.

Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, besides other senior officers were present on the occasion.

The event witnessed active participation from stakeholders including farmers and officials from the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments besides representatives from J&K Bank. The programme was aimed at to create awareness and enrol  farmers under PM Kusum scheme enabling them adopt solar powered pumps to enhance agricultural productivity and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner Secretary underscored the significance of PM-KUSUM scheme in advancing sustainable agriculture while ensuring clean and affordable energy solutions for farmers. He emphasised the government’s commitment towards empowering local communities while engaging local youth on need basis at the district level for maintenance and operation of solar powered machines.

He said special courses will be introduced in ITIs and polytechnic colleges to provide skill training and awareness about the PM-KUSUM scheme. These initiatives aim to generate employment opportunities and equip youth with the technical expertise needed for the scheme’s successful implementation.

During the awareness programme, an insightful PowerPoint Presentation was given wherein  numerous benefits of solar powered pumps including reduced irrigation costs, enhanced agricultural productivity and eco-friendly energy solutions were highlighted. The presentation also outlined the subsidy structure and the ease of availing the scheme. The farmers were encouraged to adopt solar technology for sustainable farming practices.

On the occasion, the DC emphasised the need for transition to renewable energy in the agriculture sector, particularly in areas like Budgam where farming forms an important sector of the livelihood. He urged JKEDA to conduct such programs in other sub-divisions of budgam also so that awareness reaches every beneficiary farmer. He highlighted the benefits available under PM- Surya scheme and called for its implementation across the district.

On the occasion, the progressive farmers and experts from the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments elaborated on the technical and financial aspects of the scheme including the process of availing subsidies and operational benefits of solar powered pumps.

The interactive session concluded with stakeholders expressing their enthusiasm for adopting solar powered pumps for sustainable agricultural practices.

Later, the Commissioner Secretary inspected the stalls where in demonstration of solar pumps was being shown to the participants.

During the visit, the Speaker inspected SDH Nagam, PHC Nowpora, PHC Dada-Ompora,    PHC Kanir, CHC Kremshore and had on spot assessment of medical care services focusing mainly on  functioning of essential health services, cleanliness, patient care and availability of necessary medical equipment and medicines.

During the inspection, the Speaker interacted with medical staff and healthcare providers to understand challenges they face on routine basis. He assured them due enhancement in infrastructure and other facilities  to meet the growing healthcare needs of local populace.

The Speaker, during the tour, also interacted with the patients and their attendants to understand their concerns. He also took appraisal about the quality of medical care services being available at the facilities.

At SDH Nagam, the locals raised several issues and demands before the Speaker like construction of retention wall behind the hospital as well as a boundary wall, installation of digital X-ray facility, deployment of  ultrasound specialist, biodegradable medical waste management shed, installation of  lift facility and oxygen generation plant besides macadamization of  hospital approach road.

While interacting with the locals, the Speaker assured them that all of these issues and demands will be addressed promptly.

Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Director Health Services Kashmir and other district and Health officers were present during the visit.

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About hundreds of students and staff members participated in the awareness programmes.

Speaking on the occasion, speakers threw light about the menace of drugs, its sources, causes, consequences and role of every member of the society for its total eradication. The participating students were briefed to remain away from drugs and involve themselves in sports activities as it is one of the preventive measures to save themselves from drug abuse.

Participants reiterated to fight against the menace of drugs and were also stressed to share the information related to illicit drug supply in their respective areas, so that appropriate action under law is taken against the drug peddlers/traffickers. Moreover, the students were briefed to share information with their peer groups for more awareness in the society.

At last the volunteers were provided with theme-based badges and jerseys to actively participate in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, promoting a drug-free society with a sense of unity and responsibility.