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KULGAM, OCTOBER 30: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today flagged off a group of 47 progressive farmer-entrepreneurs on a six-day exposure-cum-training programme under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) 2025–26.

During the tour, the farmers will visit Palampur Agriculture University (HP) to upgrade their skills and technical know-how regarding the commercial promotion of medicinal plants like lavender, as well as cluster-based floriculture entrepreneurship aimed at generating employment opportunities for unemployed youth.

While interacting with the farmers, the DC said that the objective of the tour is to make them aware of the latest technical advancements and progressive farming practices being adopted in the medicinal plants and floriculture sectors.

On the occasion, the Chief Agriculture Officer advised the participants to share and disseminate the knowledge gained during the tour among fellow farmers back home, enabling them to adopt modern agricultural techniques to improve their yields and income in these sectors.

The District Agriculture Officer, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, SMS (SDL), Agriculture Extension Officers, and other concerned officials were present on the occasion.

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Assures both short-term and long-term relief measures to affected families

KULGAM, OCTOBER 02: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Langkhull Nandimarg area of Kulgam district and distributed relief cheques among fire-affected families.

During the visit, the Minister interacted with the affected families, expressed her solidarity with them and assured them of every possible support from the Government. She personally distributed relief cheques among the victims as an immediate measure of assistance.

The Minister emphasized that the administration has been directed to ensure swift rehabilitation and timely relief measures so that the affected families are able to rebuild their lives at the earliest. She further stated that necessary steps will be taken to extend both short-term and long-term support, including assistance under various government schemes.

The Minister reiterated that the welfare of the people, especially those facing sudden calamities, remains a top priority of the Omar Abdullah led Government. She also directed the concerned officials to expedite the process of damage assessment and ensure that no affected household is left out of the relief ambit.

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 KULGAM, SEPTEMBER 27: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today held a mega Public Darbar-cum-Grievance Redressal camp at Chawalgam here to provide a direct platform for locals to voice their concerns, seek redressal of grievances and put forth developmental demands before the government.

ACR Kulgam, ACD Kulgam, SDM DH Pora, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Sheep Husbandry officer, DFO, Executive Engineers of PHE, I&FC, PWD, PDD and PMGSY and other officers of district administration were present during the camp.

The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from cross-section of people of Kulgam district including local citizens community elders, social activists and youth. They raised varied issues related to healthcare, education, road connectivity, water supply, power infrastructure, and employment avenues before the Minister.

While listening patiently to the delegations, the Health Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to responsive, transparent and accountable governance system. She assured the public delegations and citizens that their genuine concerns would be addressed on priority and time bound manner.

She also instructed the concerned officers present to take time-bound and immediate action on some grievances projected by the people.

Minister Sakeena assured the public delegations and citizens that no voice will go unheard, and no genuine grievance will remain unaddressed.

Highlighting the government’s focus on people-centric policies, the Minister underlined that public darbars bridge the gap between administration and citizens by taking governance to the doorsteps of people. She further emphasized that health and allied sectors remain top priority, noting that substantial investments are being made to upgrade health infrastructure, improve diagnostics, and strengthen primary healthcare delivery in rural and far-flung areas of Kulgam district.

During the camp, the Minister also reviewed the status of ongoing development projects in the district and took feedback from the public regarding the quality of service delivery. She directed officials to enhance monitoring mechanisms to ensure speedy completion of works and equitable distribution of benefits under various welfare schemes.

The Minister appreciated the active participation of the people and assured that such grievance redressal camps would be held regularly to foster stronger government-public engagement.

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KULGAM JULY 03: The Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR), in joint collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Management Authority (UT DMA) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kulgam, conducted a Tabletop Exercise on Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in District Kulgam.

The exercise was held under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Viqar Ahmad Giri (CEO DDMA) and attended by Dr Aamir, Chief Executive Officer-ERO, DMRRR, and Sanober Jameel, Deputy Secretary, DMRRR, Civil Secretariat, J&K UT and Consultant DDMA Kulgam Mohammad Hanan.

Officers from various departments participated, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate DH Pora,  Bashir-ul-Hassan, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Reyaz Ahmad Shah, DYSP  Ayoub Rather, Civil Defence and SDRF in-charge, Engineers from all concerned departments, CRPF Officers, Tehsildars of all Tehsils, along with teams from SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Aapda Mitra Volunteers, and other disaster response units.

During the session, Dr Aamir emphasized the importance of preparedness and proposed the execution of mock drills near Kousarnag Lake, a potential GLOF risk site. 

He stressed the need for the deployment of medical teams during drills, the formation of additional volunteer groups, and the active involvement of all stakeholders in strengthening community-level disaster response.

The initiative reflects the administration's proactive approach toward GLOF disaster preparedness and resilience-building in vulnerable areas of South Kashmir.

The exercise simulated multiple disaster scenarios to test the preparedness and response capabilities of all agencies involved. 

Detailed deliberations were held on communication strategies, evacuation procedures, and the deployment of critical emergency response units.

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KULGAM, MAY 05: To enhance digital governance and streamline official functioning, District Administration Kulgam today organized a comprehensive training programme on the e-Office system for government employees at the District Headquarters, here.

The training session, held under the supervision of ADDC Kulgam, Altaf Ahmad Khan, aimed at familiarizing employees with the features and functionalities of the e-Office platform to ensure efficient, transparent and paperless working in government offices.

During the session, master trainers were also nominated who will further facilitate training at various departmental levels and provide handholding support for effective implementation of the system.

District Informatics Officer NIC, Expert from IT department civil Secretariat, Shabeer Ahmad were also present during the training session.

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 Kulgam, May 02: A felicitation ceremony was held at Higher Secondary School Bugam, Kulgam to honor outstanding academic achievers. The highlight of the event was the recognition of Sehrish Jahangir, a 12th class student of the institution, who secured  2nd position in the Science stream across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

 The ceremony was graced by the Director of School Education, Kashmir, Dr. G. N. Itoo, who  felicitated Sehrish Jahangir for her exceptional performance.  Dr Itoo also congratulated the students, their parents, and teachers for their hard work and success in the Class 10th and 12th examinations for which results were declared by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE).

In his address, Dr Itoo stated that the Department of Education has implemented the National Education Policy 2020 and undertaken several initiatives to modernize school education, among which the establishment of ICT laboratories is particularly noteworthy. He added that aligning the education system with contemporary demands remains a top priority of the state government.

On this occasion, Chief Education Officer Kulgam, Mohammad Shabir, welcomed the Director and expressed that his presence had greatly encouraged successful students, teachers, and field officers across the district. He also briefed the Director on the overall educational landscape of the district and mentioned that educational services are being advanced in full accordance with the Director's guidance.

Dr. Itoo, while addressing the gathering, further lauded the efforts of the students and the faculty, emphasizing the importance of dedication, hard work, and quality education in shaping the future of the region.

The event concluded with a round of applause and appreciation for the young achievers, with Sehrish Jahangir serving as an inspiration for her peers and juniors.

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KULGAM, MARCH 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today visited Chandain Pajan village of Kulgam and met the family of deceased brothers, Showkat Ahmad Bajad and Riyaz Ahmad Bajad, who were found dead after being missing for around a month.

MLAs; Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Mir, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah and Showkat Ahmad Ganie were also present on the occasion.

Expressing deep sorrow and grief over the loss, the Deputy Chief Minister and other dignitaries extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of the government’s unwavering support during this difficult time.

The Deputy Chief Minister, while interacting with the members of the bereaved family, said that a thorough and transparent investigation will be initiated to uncover the truth behind the incident. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards ensuring justice, holding the responsible accountable.

 Sakeena Itoo prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and expressed solidarity with the family in this time of grief.

“We are here to share your sorrow and the government stands firmly with you during this difficult time”, she said.

Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani and other members echoed the similar sentiments.

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