Nidae Kashmir

Category: Kashmir

  • CS reviews impact of financial inclusion & social security schemes in J&K

    CS reviews impact of financial inclusion & social security schemes in J&K

    SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level review meeting with Deputy Commissioners and senior officers to assess the progress and impact of major financial inclusion and social security schemes being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir.
    The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department; Managing Director, J&K Bank; Director General, Resources; Director General, Planning; Director General, Budget, besides all Deputy Commissioners who participated through video conferencing.
    During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took stock of key flagship initiatives including Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Schemes, Ladli Beti, Marriage Assistance, Old Age Pension, Widow/Divorce Pension, and Disability Pension schemes.
    The Chief Secretary underscored the importance of assessing the ground-level impact of these schemes, directing the concerned departments and J&K Bank to give renewed impetus for their saturation across all districts. He stressed the need to undertake a detailed study of unique bank accounts district-wise to gauge financial penetration vis-à-vis the local population and ensure that eligible beneficiaries are comprehensively identified and covered under the available social security schemes.
    The meeting was apprised of significant achievements made in recent years under both financial inclusion and welfare initiatives. It was given out that under the PMJDY, nearly 1.9 lakh new accounts have been added since March 2025, taking the total to 23.33 lakh active accounts. A rationalisation exercise was also undertaken to eliminate duplicate accounts and convert zero-balance accounts into savings accounts, the meeting was informed.
    Regarding registrations under the PMSBY, it was given out that the scheme has shown an impressive growth, rising by 180% over the last five years, with the total coverage now at 24.64 lakh beneficiaries.
    The PMJJBY scheme, was said, to have witnessed around an increase of 155% in enrollments, bringing the total number of insured beneficiaries to around 10 lakh.
    The APY has seen the sharpest rise, with subscriptions registering a 219% jump, reaching 2.71 lakh subscribers who will be eligible for assured pensions ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month after the age of 60.
    Under the BOCW Welfare schemes, the number of registered workers has gone up by 9%, with active workers now constituting 2.6% of J&K’s total population (Census 2011).
    In terms of social welfare schemes, the meeting was informed that benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) are currently reaching to 7.26 lakh senior citizens under Old Age Pension, 1.59 lakh persons with disabilities, around 1 Lakh widows/divorcees, 1.45 lakh beneficiaries under Marriage Assistance, and 1.90 lakh girls under the Ladli Beti scheme across the Union Territory.
    The Chief Secretary emphasized the need for sustained efforts by all stakeholders to maximize coverage, enhance awareness, and ensure timely delivery of benefits to every deserving citizen.

  • 14-Year-Old Girl Dies, Five Injured in Rainawari Accident

    14-Year-Old Girl Dies, Five Injured in Rainawari Accident

    Srinagar, Sep 17 : A teenage girl lost her life while five others sustained injuries after an accident in Jogilanker Rainawari area ofCentral Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Wednesday afternoon.

    Officials told news agency that the mishap involved an Eco vehicle bearing registration number DL CAS 1744, driven by Mohammad Ismail Paloo, son of Mohammad Khalil, resident of Kalwal Mohalla Rainawari.

    The injured were shifted to JLNM Hospital, where one of the victims, identified as Madiha, daughter of Farooq Ahmad Bhat of Gurpora, aged around 15 years, succumbed to her injuries. Her body was later handed over to the family after legal formalities, they said.

    The injured have been identified as Halima (55) of Nowgam with minor injuries, Amina (57) of Noorbagh with leg injury, Neelofar (47) of Nehru Park with head and hand injuries, Gulshana (45) of Rainawari with spinal injury, and Bashir Ahmad Gagroo (65) of Illahibagh Soura. They were shifted to different hospitals including SMHS, SKIMS, and B&J Hospital for treatment.

    Police have registered a case at Police station and initiated further investigation.

  • CM visits Kalaban, Poonch to review land subsidence damage; sanctions immediate relief for affected families

    CM visits Kalaban, Poonch to review land subsidence damage; sanctions immediate relief for affected families

    POONCH, SEPTEMBER 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Kalaban in Poonch district to take stock of the damage caused by land subsidence in the area.
    He was accompanied by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, and other senior officers.
    The Chief Minister personally inspected the affected site and obtained a firsthand appraisal of the situation. He interacted with the locals and affected families, assuring them of all possible support from the Government.
    To provide immediate relief, the Chief Minister sanctioned ₹38 lakh for the affected families in addition to the ₹50 lakh already sanctioned under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). He reiterated that it is the Government’s duty to extend maximum possible assistance to the people during such difficult times.
    During his interactions, the Chief Minister emphasized that the Government stands firmly with the affected families and will ensure all necessary measures for their rehabilitation.
    Highlighting the broader impact of this year’s heavy rains across Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister said that almost every district has suffered damage to infrastructure and private property. He added that the Government has been extending all possible help to the people and noted that a Central Team has recently visited J&K to assess the losses. He expressed hope for a relief package for Jammu and Kashmir on the pattern of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

  • Accident in Mirhama Area of Kulgam, Motorcyclist Injured

    Accident in Mirhama Area of Kulgam, Motorcyclist Injured

    Kulgam, September 17:– Today, an accident took place in the Mirhama area of Kulgam when a motorcycle and a car collided. As a result of the collision, the car slipped off the road and fell into a stream/river. Fortunately, all passengers inside the vehicle are reported to be stable and have not sustained any serious injuries.

    However, the motorcyclist was injured and has been shifted to the District Hospital in Kulgam for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

  • Sakeena Itoo virtually attends ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ launch ceremony

    Sakeena Itoo virtually attends ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ launch ceremony

    SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today virtually attended the inaugural ceremony of ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar (Healthy Women, Empowered Families)’ Abhiyaan, a 16 days National Health Campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
    Senior officers of health and medical education department also attended the launch ceremony alongside the Health Minister.
    Speaking on the occasion, the Minister urged upon the officers of health department to carry this unique national health outreach campaign regarding women’s health and well‑being to every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir. She asked them to involve all stakeholders from Panchayat level into this campaign so that its desired objectives can be achieved.
    The Health Minister also called upon the officers to conduct awareness among the masses through electronic, print and social media, so that maximum people can take benefits from this Abhiyaan.
    The Minister, on the occasion, also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister for launching a dedicated campaign for the women’s health and well‑being.
    Pertinently, ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyaan is considered to be the largest ever health outreach for women in the country and over One Lakh Health Camps will be organized across the country from 17th September to 2nd October under this initiative.
    The camps will be organized at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), District Hospitals and other government health facilities across the country. Daily health camps will also be held in all government health facilities.
    This nationwide intensified campaign seeks to provide women-centric preventive and curative health services at the community level. It will strengthen screening, early detection, and treatment linkages for non-communicable diseases, anaemia, tuberculosis, and sickle cell disease, while also promoting maternal, child, and adolescent health through antenatal care, immunisation, nutrition, menstrual hygiene, lifestyle and mental health awareness activities.

  • Kupwara admin conducts surprise Inspections of Government offices

    Kupwara admin conducts surprise Inspections of Government offices

    Action initiated against absentee employees
    KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 11: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, a series of surprise inspections were carried out during this week across various Government offices in the district to check the punctuality and attendance of employees.
    The inspection teams were led by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), SDMs and Tehsildars, who visited offices under their respective jurisdictions during working hours.
    During the inspections, around 48 employees were found absent from duty without authorization. Taking a serious note of this lapse, the district administration has issued show-cause notices to all the erring officials, directing them to explain their absence within the stipulated time.
    DC has reiterated that strict disciplinary action will follow in cases of habitual absenteeism and dereliction of duty. He emphasized that government employees are public servants, and their foremost responsibility is to ensure punctuality and provide efficient services to the citizens.
    DC further directed all controlling officers to regularly monitor the attendance of their subordinates, adding that surprise inspections will continue in the coming days to enforce discipline and accountability in the functioning of Government offices.