#JAMMU: In #Jammu and #Kashmir the Minister for #JalShakati, Javed Ahamd Rana said that the #Tawi River Front Project (Phase 1) shall be completed in April, 2025 within allotted cost of Rs 143.00 Cr.

The Minister was replying to a question raised by Arvind Gupta in the Legislative #Assembly.

The Minister has informed that 96% and 94% physical progress has been achieved on the left bank and right bank of the river respectively. While replying on the #Tawi Barrage works, the Minister said that the works have been taken up within an estimated cost of Rs. 64.80 Cr and Rs. 36.15 Cr have been expended.

He said that 85% of the works of Tawi Barrage and Artificial Lake stand completed. He said that in order to prevent the direct drain discharge into Ranbir Canal, DPR for an amount of Rs. 34.06 Crores have been prepared for execution of 10 numbers of works.

#JAMMU: In Jammu and #Kashmir, the Government on Monday said that over 43 hundred schools have been merged with the nearby institutions under the rationalisation scheme.

In response to a question by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, Education Minister #SakinaItoo, said that among the closed or merged 4,358 schools, 1274 institutions are from #Jammu region and 3084 from Kashmir region.

The Government said that the highest number of closed or merged schools in the Kashmir division were reported from Baramulla district and in the case of the Jammu region, the highest number of closed schools were reported from the Jammu district respectively.

The minister said those schools functioning in the same vicinity or those having rented or no building were merged with the nearby institutions. Those schools with zero and less enrolment were also merged with the nearby institutions.

The Minister said the surplus teachers are deployed and rationalised as per the actual need of the area or zone or district.

In the meantime, the Education Minister in a reply to the question regarding vacancies of teaching posts in the school education department said that in Jammu division 1665 master posts, 2218 lecturer posts, 402 headmaster posts and 40 principal posts were lying vacant in the Jammu division. Similarly, in the Kashmir region, 1671 master posts,1957 lecturer posts and 300 headmaster posts were also lying vacant.

#JAMMU: In #Jammu and #Kashmir, the Government today said that over 3.70 lakh unemployed youth have registered on the #employment portal as of January 2025.

The registered youth include 1.13 lakh graduates and post-graduates. Replying to a written question of BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister #SurinderChoudhary, who is also the Minister for Labour and Employment, outlined plans to formulate policies aimed at providing employment opportunities to educated youth across both skilled and unskilled sectors in the Union Territory.

The Minister informed that total of 3 lakh 70 thousand and 811 unemployed youth have been registered on the employment portal as of January 2025. He said a baseline survey indicated that out of 4.73 lakh individuals aged between 18 and 60 surveyed, a significant portion expressed willingness to work but were currently unemployed. The Minister said in response, the government has launched several initiatives under Mission Youth to enhance employment prospects.

Those registered include 66 thousand and 628 graduates, 47 thousand and 114 post-graduates, 15 thousand and 396 other degree holders and 9 thousand and 884 diploma holders.

Choudhary said the registration of unemployed educated youth is a voluntary process and job-seekers register themselves on the employment portal to access different self-employment schemes provided by various departments and to avail different opportunities.

The Minister further said the government has conducted 246 job fairs over the past three years, resulting in the selection of 4 thousand and 893 candidates through on-the-spot placements. Around 2 thousand and 760 companies participated in these fairs and recommended 6 thousand and 640 individuals for skill training.

#JAMMU: CM Omar Abdullah, in a written response to Assembly member Sajad Gani Lone, stated that as of March 31, 2024, Jammu and Kashmir’s total debt amounts to Rs 1,25,205 crore.

#JAMMU: Minister for Rural Development Department also mentioned that 442 cases under #PMAYG are under the consideration of concerned authorities in #Jammu and #Kashmir.

#JAMMU: This follows a common complaint from government officials and businessmen about the lack of morning #flights from #Jammu to #Srinagar, which makes same-day travel difficult.

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#JAMMU: In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister #OmarAbdullah, while presenting the budget for the Union Territory today announced a series of welfare measures aimed at improving the living standards of vulnerable sections, enhancing women’s empowerment and strengthening the education sector.

The J&K government has approved 200 units of free electricity for all families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).

Additionally, from April 1, AAY beneficiaries will receive 10 kg of free ration every month, easing the financial burden on economically weaker sections.

Under the Marriage Assistance Scheme, financial aid for eligible beneficiaries has been raised from Rs. 50 thousand to Rs. 75 thousand ensuring better support for underprivileged families.

All women in J&K will be eligible for free travel on government-operated transport, including e-buses, starting April 1. The initiative aims to enhance women’s mobility and access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. To ensure safe drinking water, the government will set up 98 water testing laboratories across Jammu and Kashmir this year, improving water quality monitoring and public health safety. A National Law University (NLU) will be developed in the region, with a budget allocation of Rs. 50 crore for its establishment.

This move aims to enhance legal education and provide better academic opportunities for students in J&K. Presenting the budget, CM Omar Abdullah emphasized that these measures are part of the government’s commitment to social welfare, women’s empowerment, and education reform in J&K.

Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti will be a major attraction for tourists, seekers and definitely bolster the local economy: LG

#JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti, at Shri Raghunath Ji Mandir Chowk, Jammu.

The Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of Shree Raghunath Ji Corridor Vikas Council for bringing this sacred and divine ceremony to Jammu, which has been going on at Ganga Ghats of Varanasi and Haridwar.

Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti will be a major attraction for tourists, seekers and definitely bolster the local economy, he said.

The Lieutenant Governor said, “Jammu is not only a city of temples, but it is also the axis of our eternal culture. Jammu is a symbol of our faith in Sanatan Sanskriti. Jammu is a pilgrimage for seekers. It is the divinity and self-confidence of India. It is the centre of our heritage and the soul of our traditional values.

The sanctity of Jammu is attached to the soul of every Indian. Therefore, I believe that the initiative of Shree Raghunath Ji Corridor Vikas Council will bring a huge change in Jammu and usher joy and happiness in the lives of common citizen”.

The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that all-round development of Jammu and the progress of its business class, shopkeepers, workers, entrepreneurs and transporters is the top priority of administration.

“The last 5 years have been the golden period of Jammu. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, we are working with a long-term vision for the rejuvenation of Jammu and prosperity of its people,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the key initiatives of the government including beautification of Mubarak Mandi to Raghunath Bazaar Heritage Trail, development of Spiritual Tourism Circuit, and augmentation of facilities at tourist and religious places in the region.

He further called upon every section of the society to identify and isolate the divisive elements who are posing threat to peace and harmony.

In view of the heavy rush of the people at Raghunath Bazar, the Lieutenant Governor suggested for exploring the possibility for organizing Shri Raghunath Ji ki Jammu Aarti at the banks of the Tawi river and make it a daily event. He further asked the Municipal Commissioner Jammu to reserve a spot in Tawi River front and Tawi Barrage Project for the people for regularly organizing Aarti programmes.