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ABPMJAY- SEHAT scheme: Samba becomes 1st district to cover 100% households

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Samba district of Jammu division has become the first district in India to cover 100% households under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY)- SEHAT scheme. The district achieved this milestone after the conclusion of a special registration drive organized by the State Health Agency […]

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Village Palli: India’s 1st carbon-neutral panchayat in J&K

The nondescript hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Samba on Sunday became the country’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat’ with Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating to the nation a 500 KV solar plant, installed in a record time of nearly three weeks. KEY POINTS: Palli, according to the Prime Minister, has showed

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J&K launched ‘Jan Nigrani’ app to help people lodge complaints

The rural development and panchayati raj department of Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday launched a mobile application to help people lodge complaints related to various schemes online, officials said. The Jan Nigrani app is a 24×7 internet-based platform aimed at reporting and resolving the grievances of the residents of J&K, against various government schemes

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Kashmiri hand-knotted carpets get QR Code-based GI Tag

Govt of Jammu and Kashmir has launched quick response (QR) code for its GI-tagged Kashmiri carpet to preserve the authenticity and genuineness of the hand-knotted carpets. Objective: to help in reviving the sheen and glory of the Kashmiri carpet industry. QR code will contain relevant information of the artisans, manufacturer, weaver, district, raw material used etc. First-ever consignment of

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GoI launches the “Janbhagidari Empowerment” portal in J&K

The Central Government launched the “Janbhagidari Empowerment” portal in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in line with the government’s digital mission. The portal was hosted on a different server with higher bandwidth, in order to provide easy and ready accessibility to the general public. It is a one-stop interactive and user-friendly digital platform. It provides detailed insights

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Lavender designated as brand product of J&K’s Doda district, the birthplace of Purple Revolution

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting for Doda and Kishtwar districts in Jammu & Kashmir recently. Addressing the meeting, he said Lavender has been designated as Doda brand product, while Kishtwar’s Rattle Hydropower Project has been revived after over eight years. A key decision taken during

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J&K government signs pact with New Zealand for transforming sheep farming sector

The Jammu and Kashmir government has signed a pact with New Zealand for the transformation of the sheep farming sector in the Union territory. The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the commencement of bilateral relations between India and New Zealand. According to the agreement, the overarching objective is to improve farmers’ remuneration, transfer

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Jammu and Kashmir tops India Press Freedom Report 2021

As per the India Press Freedom Report 2021, Jammu and Kashmir has ranked first in the list of States and Union Territories where journalists and media houses were targeted in 2021. The report was released by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) which is a New Delhi-based rights group. The highest number of journalists

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J&K becomes the first Union Territory to be integrated with National Single Window System

In a historic achievement, Jammu & Kashmir became the first Union Territory to be onboarded the National Single Window System (NSWS). This marks a major leap in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha launched the J&K Single Window Clearance System integrated with NSWS yesterday in the presence

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India’s First “District Good Governance Index” launched for 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir; Top- Jammu

The Union Minister of Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has virtually released India’s First “District Good Governance Index” for 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu district has emerged at the top, followed by districts of Doda, Samba, Pulwama and Srinagar in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. This index has

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