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Reviews functioning of J&K Handicraft, Handloom Corporation

SRINAGAR JUNE 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reviewed functioning of the Handicraft and Handloom Corporation in Civil Secretariat, Srinagar.

The Managing Director JKHHC briefed about functioning of both the Corporations along with physical and financial achievements besides the issues being faced by both the Corporations. He apprised the meeting regarding performance of showrooms, liabilities, financial profits/loss and future plans.

The Deputy Chief Minister appreciated the JKHC for managing the salary and other components from the own revenue generation. He also lauded the Corporation for reviewing the revenue generation of individual showrooms/branches of J&K Handicrafts Sales & Export Corporation all over the country.

The Deputy Chief Minister directed the concerned officials to submit a comprehensive statement of the loss making showrooms, so that, appropriate steps shall be taken to make them profitable.

Surinder Choudhary asked the MD JKHHC to focus on making the Corporations profitable. He asked for considering initiatives like branding of products, awareness among people, hiring of good salesmen and selection of prominent location of showrooms.

 During the discussions, the Deputy Chief Minister also took up the issues of pending statutory liabilities of retired employees of the Corporation and promotion of in service employees. He directed the Managing Director to make seniority list of all Cadre wise employees followed by the constitution of DPC (Departmental Promotion Committee) to resolve the long pending issues on priority basis.

Surinder Choudhary also appreciated the proposals suggested by the Commissioner Secretary and Managing Director JKHC regarding opening of new showrooms within the country and abroad. He also suggested to participate in the fourth Coming International Exhibitions to explore more market opportunities.

The Deputy Chief Minister called for development of a complete ecosystem from production to distribution, stressing that this would help in achieving the desirable goal.

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh; Secretary in Industries & Commerce Department, Khalid Jahangir; Managing Director JKHHC, Atul Sharma besides other senior officers from both the Corporations.

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 SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Marking a decisive leap towards a more secure and digitally resilient administration, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, through its Department of Information Technology, successfully concluded a high-impact two day “Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) Workshop and Cybersecurity Exercise” at the prestigious Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC).

This landmark initiative was organized in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

Amid an escalating cyber threat landscape, this capacity-building program was strategically tailored to equip the top government officials, Administrative Secretaries, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Information Security Officers (ISOs) and Nodal Officers with advanced knowledge and hands-on capabilities in cyber risk mitigation and crisis response.

The inaugural session was chaired by Minister for Information Technology, Satish Sharma.

The Minister emphasized the criticality of cybersecurity in delivering seamless and secure citizen services, calling the initiative a “pivotal milestone” in J&K’s digital governance journey.


Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Piyush Singla, Secretary, IT Department, stated: “In the present digital age, robust cyber security is not just a technical need but a pillar of good governance and public trust.” He urged the officers to adopt a proactive mindset and build cyber-resilient systems capable of withstanding modern threats.

The workshop featured a keynote address by Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA, who highlighted the need for preventive strategies, inter-departmental synergy and continuous learning. He encouraged the officers to become “cyber warriors”, championing the cyber security in their respective domains.

Throughout the two day event, the participants engaged in expert-led sessions, policy discussions and simulation exercises designed to strengthen both technical competence and institutional preparedness. Topics included contemporary threat vectors, policy frameworks and development of customised departmental response strategies.

The program concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony, featuring a special address by Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In. He praised the participants’ engagement and urged a shift from reactive approaches to proactive cyber resilience.

“Cyber security today demands rapid recovery protocols, continuous drills, and robust implementation of the Cyber Crisis Management Plan,” Dr. Bahl asserted, emphasizing the need for institutional muscle memory to tackle emerging threats.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Piyush Singla reiterated the importance of sustained training, awareness and collaboration.

The event concluded with vote of thanks by Mahima Madan, CEO, JaKeGA.

The Secretary IT appreciated workshop’s seamless execution by Rachna Sharma, Deputy Secretary, IT, who is Nodal Officer for Trainings and Capacity building, IT Department.

This workshop stands as a cornerstone in Jammu & Kashmir’s strategic alignment with the national Digital India mission. As cyber threats grow in frequency and complexity, the Government of J&K’s continued investment in such capacity-building initiatives reflects its unwavering commitment towards securing the digital infrastructure and reinforcing citizen trust in a digitally empowered governance ecosystem.

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Addresses NCSS Implementation Conference, Strategy Workshop 2025

SRINAGAR, JUNE 17: The government, under the stewardship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, is embarking on ambitious plans to establish Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging industrial destination with proper mounting of new vision for business growth in the current fiscal.

This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, while addressing the “New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS); Implementation Conference and Strategy Workshop 2025” at Sanat Ghar, Bemina

The conference was organised by the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kashmir, with an aim to bring together the key stakeholders from across J&K to celebrate the achievements under the NCSS-2021 and chart the course for the coming financial year.


Commissioner Secretary I&C, Vikramjit Singh, was the Guest of Honour while Director I&C Kashmir, Khalid Majeed, senior officials and General Manager besides other concerned officials from District Industries Centres (DICs) were present in the Conference.

The Deputy Chief Minister was informed that the scheme NCSS-2021, which will be operational till 31st March 2037, offers robust incentives for new units, existing units and those undergoing substantial expansion across manufacturing and service sectors.

The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the transformative role of NCSS-2021 with a total financial outlay of ₹28,400 crore. He asserted that the momentum should be maintained throughout the scheme implementation period and advised all the General Managers of DICs to ensure resolution of any grievance of the Unit holders and be proactive in disposal of cases.


Emphasizing on rapid industrial growth, the Dy CM exhorted on building a transparent, accountable and growth-oriented industrial ecosystem in the region. He underscored the importance of continuous institutional support, real-time monitoring through the JKNIS Portal and proactive coordination with DPIIT to ensure efficient delivery of scheme incentives.

The workshop also included a felicitation ceremony in honour of the top-performing DICs and Functional Managers/ IPOs and PIU Team from Ernst and Young under NCSS and IDS.

Earlier, a comprehensive presentation was displayed by the Director, Industries & Commerce, Kashmir, on implementation status of NCSS and the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS), showcasing key milestones achieved and outlining targets for FY 2025–26.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by a networking session and focused discussions on operational challenges.

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Raja Ghulam Nabi Wani engages with athletes, motivating them to strive for excellence at Gindum Stadium, Srinagar.

Srinagar June 5th, 2025:  The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory is set to showcase its promising athletic prowess with the selection of 20 exceptional young players—10 boys and 10 girls—who will represent the region at the prestigious 20th Junior National Soft Amateur Tennis Championship. Scheduled for June 26th to June 30th, 2025, in Panchkula, Haryana, this tournament serves as a vital platform for the development of junior athletes nationwide.


The selection process, executed today at Gindum Stadium in Srinagar, was overseen by Raja Ghulam Nabi Wani, Chairman of the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association. The athletes were chosen through a rigorous merit-based evaluation, meticulously monitored by the J&K Sports Council to ensure transparency and integrity in the proceedings.

In his address to the newly selected athletes, Chairman Wani expressed his profound admiration for their accomplishments. "It is truly inspiring to witness such remarkable talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir. These young athletes have exhibited exceptional skill and unwavering dedication, and I am fully confident that they will represent our Union Territory with distinction, achieving commendable success on the national stage."

Wani highlighted the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association's commitment to grassroots development, asserting that nurturing young talent is vital for fostering a culture of discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. He extended special appreciation to the J&K Sports Council for its consistent support in enhancing sports infrastructure, enabling such selection processes to thrive.

"This championship is not only an opportunity to compete but also a chance for our players to gain invaluable experience against some of the best in the country," Wani stated. He conveyed his best wishes to all the participants, encouraging them to strive for excellence and elevate their performance.

The selected teams will engage in a comprehensive training camp prior to their departure for Panchkula, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. The entire sporting community of Jammu and Kashmir looks forward to their performances and offers its unwavering support in this important journey.
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Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir (June 4, 2025): Iltija Mufti, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and daughter of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, has described the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025 as a positive step. However, she has also expressed concern over the environmental and passenger amenities issues associated with the project.

Iltija Mufti said, "This is a step that we should appreciate, but I would like to say that near Anantnag, near Pahalgam, they want to set up rail tracks through orchards. We should be more cautious. Kashmir is ecologically very fragile, but this is a welcome step." She further said that the Prime Minister's visit here is a good thing, though he was supposed to come last month but could not.

She also highlighted the passenger inconveniences associated with the operation of the railway line. Iltija Mufti said, "This railway line is very inconvenient for the passengers here as they are disembarked at Katra for security checks and there is a long delay of 2-3 hours. These things should be taken care of."

The Chenab Bridge, which is the world's highest railway bridge, was completed in August 2022 and is part of the Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The project aims to connect the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. However, the project has raised concerns over its impact on the local environment and ecology.

Iltija Mufti's comments underline how important it is to strike a balance between infrastructure development and local concerns. Her words not only emphasize the need for environmental protection but also call for improving passenger amenities.

This development reflects the challenge of striking a balance between ongoing development projects in Jammu and Kashmir and the concerns of local communities. Iltija Mufti's words emphasise that before pursuing any development project, the local ecology and public needs must be taken into consideration.

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 SRINAGAR, JUNE 4: In a series of meetings held today, Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Transport, Youth Service and Sports, Satish Sharma, today met was various deputations and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), who presented a range of issues pertaining to job regularization, infrastructural development and transport concerns.

The Minister gave a patient hearing to all the delegations and assured timely redressal of their grievances.

A deputation comprising Rehbar-e-Khel employees met the Minister to press for early regularization of their services. They emphasized that the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) must be convened at the earliest to fill the vacant posts, which would pave the way for their absorption into the regular cadre.

Another delegation from the Handicrafts and Handloom departments called on the Minister to discuss their deputation arrangements and the ongoing process of departmental merger. The members sought clarity on the modalities and operational framework for the proposed merger and stressed on safeguarding the interests of employees during the restructuring.

A deputation from Tulmulla area demanded creation of sports infrastructure in the region. They also raised various other local issues impacting the youth engagement and community development.


MLA Gurez,  Nazir Ahmad Khan, called on the Minister and raised several constituency-specific issues, particularly the lack of adequate transport facilities in the remote and difficult terrain. He urged the Minister to prioritize the improvement of road connectivity and public transport services.

MLA Chanapora, Mushtaq Guru, met the Minister and highlighted the urgent need for sports infrastructure development in his constituency. He also flagged several other developmental issues including youth programs and public utility systems.

MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar, brought to the Minister’s notice a host of developmental concerns affecting his constituency. He urged for focused interventions to improve civic amenities, road infrastructure and employment opportunities.

The Minister reiterated the government's commitment to inclusive development and employee welfare. He assured that all genuine issues raised by the delegations and MLAs would be addressed with seriousness and urgency.

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SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chairing a meeting held to assess the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), urged the Revenue Department to tackle the massive digitisation task head-on and work towards completing it within the stipulated timeframe.

 The meeting besides Financial Commissioner, Revenue (FCR) was attended by Commissioner Secretary, IT; Secretary, Revenue and Director, Land Records.

The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress on all the components including the digitisation of Jamabandis, vectorization/digitisation of cadastral maps, modernisation of record rooms, scanning of past records and updation of the pending backlog mutations.

Dulloo emphasised upon the department to enhance the capacity of the additional staff provided to them. He asked for ensuring the records are entered correctly without any error. He maintained that the primary objective of this programme is to provide efficient system to the citizens and once completed people should have no grievances about the accuracy of records.

FCR ACS, Shaleen Kabra, threw light on different accomplishments achieved, so far. He maintained that most of the prerequisite ground work had already been done to take up the remaining work of modernisation in a mission mode. He made out that at the end of the programme there would be real time updation of records besides paperless registrations would also be a reality across the districts of the UT.

 Secretary Revenue, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, while informing the meeting about the progress made, so far, revealed that NIC-JK developed software for digital entry, mutation and real-time updates of Jamabandis has been successfully customised.

He further gave out that the pilot projects in Khairi Dadyal (Nagrota Tehsil) and Chak Wahab Din (Suchetgarh Tehsil) have demonstrated proof-of-concept. To accelerate digitization, each district will deploy 100 Master Trainers with 43 already trained, he added.

It was also revealed that the key initiatives included integration with the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), public access to real-time auto-updated Records of Rights (RoR) and infrastructure support from JaKEGA for training and hosting.

To ensure spatial accuracy, it was apprised that a high-resolution mapping is underway, with a Virtual Control Points Library being developed for geospatial referencing. Additionally, significant progress included BISAG-facilitated map returns, mother map finalisation, mobile app development for sub-parcel updates and integration with satellite imagery targeted to be accomplished within the next 12 months.

Since 2019, property registration has transitioned to a fully online model via NGDRS. The process now supports paperless deed creation using the “My Deed” editor, PAN verification, Digi Locker and citizen feedback via the RAS platform. All 86 Sub-Registrar Offices have been equipped with CCTV systems to ensure complete transparency. A Model Deed is under final vetting to enable end-to-end digital operations in near future.

While legacy document digitization is ongoing and being uploaded on the LRIS portal, physical infrastructure for 207 Modern Record Rooms (MRRs) awaits funding clearance. Once completed, these facilities will offer compact storage, operational efficiency and digital access systems in all the tehsil headquarters of the UT.

To streamline the citizen verification, Aadhaar linkage with land records is being executed thereby generating separate ULPINs for different land patches found under public and private use. It was further informed that the land parcels already supported with corresponding Aadhar numbers by virtue of integration with PM-KISAN data will be prioritised. The rest of the beneficiaries were said to be enrolled during Farmer Registry camps held across the villages later.

Moreover, it was given out that all the 881 Revenue Courts are now digitized and integrated into the JK Revenue Court Cases Monitoring System (JKRCCMS). The citizens can conveniently access the case details, interim orders and final decisions online at https://rccms.jk.gov.in. It was added that the final uploading of legacy cases is also underway.

Atal Dulloo highlighted the pivotal role of digital integration, accurate geo-referencing and citizen empowerment in land administration reforms. He emphasized continued inter-departmental coordination and institutional support to realize a transparent, accessible and efficient land governance system for the overall development across different sectors including social, agricultural and industrial sectors across the UT.

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