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JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Monday successfully conducted National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Examination 2023-24, a centrally-sponsored scheme for the economically challenged students studying in government schools, across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Out of 4310 registered candidates, 3713 appeared in the 56 examination centres in the Kashmir Division while 3001 out of 3341 appeared in 48 examination centers in the Jammu Division making for an overall percentage of 88%.
Chairman JKBOSE Prof Parikshat Singh Manhas congratulated the Academics wing for successful conduct of the examination. “Concerted efforts for the implementation of national welfare schemes will help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat,” he added. Secretary BOSE Manisha Sarin also expressed satisfaction and said that the successful students will be facilitated to keep up their studies. The examination was conducted under the overall supervision of Director Academics JKBOSE Dr. Sudhir Singh, who is also the Liaison Officer of this scheme. “More efforts shall be put in for enhanced participation of students,” he said.
The conduct of this exam was supported by the officers and officials of the Academics Division. Chief Education Officers (District Nodal Officers, NMMSSE) of all districts of the UT of J&K, Joint Secretaries (Administration/Examinations/Secrecy) and Officers In-charge of Sub-offices/Branch Offices of JKBOSE led Inspection Teams constituted for smooth conduct of the examination.
JKBOSE has expressed gratitude to the Inspectors General of J&K Police, Jammu/Kashmir for providing security arrangements and to the Postmaster General, General Post Office, Jammu/Kashmir for providing logistic support.
SRINAGAR: To achieve the goal of Digital India by providing seamless online services to the general public, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, issued directions to set up new touch points for CSCs in various Government offices like Deputy Commissioner offices, Block Development offices, Tehsil offices, Social Welfare offices, ARTO offices, Colleges and Universities.
Directions have been issued to all Deputy Commissioners to allocate the spaces in all such offices for setting up of new touch points. Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) of all districts have been nominated as nodal officers to facilitate and accelerate the opening of new touch points. As on date, 625 new CSCs have been established so far and 13081 CSCs including 537 PACs and 2160 FPS are active and providing services on Digi-Seva Portal in the Union Territory of J&K.
UT administration is implementing strict monitoring and regulatory mechanism to ensure that CSCs adhere to notified rates. In this regard, regular audits and inspections are being carried out by dedicated Divisional Level Inspection teams of IT Department to identify and penalize those engaged in overcharging.
Deputy Commissioners, who are the Chairperson of District e-Governance Societies (DeGs) have also been asked to ensure strict enforcement of notified rates in their respective districts so that general public does not suffer on this account. Acting strictly on the complaints of overcharging by CSCs, Commissioner Secretary IT Department, Prerna Puri, ensured regular surprise inspections of various Common Services Centres (CSCs) across Jammu and Kashmir to cross check and verify their adherence to government notified rates.
The inspection teams supervised by Aijaz Qaiser, Additional Secretary IT Department, were sent to district Rajouri in the Jammu Division and Pulwama in Kashmir Division. During the surprise checks, 31 CSCs of Rajouri district were inspected in Jammu division, whereas 49 CSCs in Pulwama were inspected in Kashmir division.
The inspection teams have recommended cancellation of licenses of 7 CSCs (3 in Jammu division and 4 CSCs in Kashmir division). Pertinently, the IT Department has notified rates to avail various online services which envisages Rs. 50 per service for government to citizen service and Rs. 75 for government to business services. Acting on certain complaints of overcharging, 664 CSC licenses have been cancelled in the past 1 year (624 in the financial year 2023-24 and 40 in this current financial year 2024-25).
Meanwhile, Vice President CSC-SPV J&K has been directed to ensure that the notified rates are prominently displayed at a conspicuous place in each CSC sensitizing all village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) regarding notified rates. It has also been directed to ensure availability of VLEs by developing a proper certified mechanism so that general public can avail online services seamlessly.
SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has added 13,719 fresh connections to its domestic consumer base of 9.81 lakh, adding load of 7.5 MW in the system. To curb power theft and bring down losses, as many as 55,321 inspection drives were carried out by Kashmir DISCOM from April to June this year.
In a statement issued here today, a KPDCL spokesperson stated that vigorous enforcement drives are being undertaken on a daily basis at Subdivisional level to crackdown on incidents of power pilferage, primarily by hooking and bypassing of meters in urban areas and exceeding of sanctioned load in rural areas. “Strict directions have been given to SDOs to recover dues for energy unauthorizedly consumed, raise Writ of Demand and present their cases for imposition of penalty before the Designated Courts,” he explained, adding those found using electricity unauthorizedly shall be dealt with an iron hand.
Giving details, the spokesman said 1949 new connections were added in Kulgam, 1630 in Budgam, 1269 in Sopore, 982 in Anantnag, 935 in Tangmarg, 843 in Ganderbal, 812 in Shopian, 747 in Awantipora and 611 in Bijbehara Electric Division.
Apart from above, KDPCL has also intensified action against tampering of smart meters with several FIRs registered in concerned Police Stations. “Nearly 600 applications have been filed for registration of FIRs for smart meter tampering and other thefts like hooking,” he added.
Expressing concern over unauthorised use of electricity by consumers, the KPDCL spokesman said that even in peak summer months, reports of damage to distribution transformers are being received from some parts of Kashmir Valley. “KPDCL advises its consumers to avoid using crude heating gadgets like heaters and boilers, which have been banned by the Government,” he added.
The spokesman further stated that KPDCL has disconnected 11,450 consumers for non-payment of pending dues during the first quarter of the current financial year. This includes 8,655 domestic, 2,697 commercial, 94 hoteliers and 34 industrial units. “Outstanding arrears amounting to Rs.43.26 crore have also been recovered from the consumers,” he added.
Urging the consumers to ignore rumours on tariff hike, the spokesperson once again reiterated that KPDCL has not hiked electricity tariff in both metered and non-metered areas. He, however, stated that calibrated rationalization of load as per actual consumption in unmetered areas is being carried out by all Electric Subdivisions, following Supply Code regulations. “Consumers can opt for metered billing, if they find flat-rated charges disproportionate to their consumption,” the spokesman advised.
JAMMU: To push the mapping of land records on the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP), the Industries & Commerce Department (Nodal department for implementation of GatiShakti in the UT of J&K), in collaboration with the Revenue Department, has undertaken a significant initiative to enhance the accuracy and reliability of Geo-referenced village maps prepared by the Revenue Department, J&K. The Industries & Commerce department is conducting quality checking sessions on a sample basis across all 20 districts of Jammu & Kashmir.
Each district of J&K is allocated a dedicated 3-day training period where the master trainers and the associated staff of revenue department are required to get the digitised and geo referenced villages checked on sample basis from the technical team of Industries Commerce Department. The entire program is scheduled from 1st July 2024 to 5th August 2024, ensuring comprehensive coverage and thorough evaluation of geo referenced villages from all districts.
The primary objective of these sessions is to ensure the mapping of cadastral maps on the PM GatiShakti UT Master Portal since land records are crucial for planning and developmental purposes. The sessions are being conducted by a team of experts from the Industries & Commerce Department, who are providing hands-on training & Counseling to officials from the Revenue Department. This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of the Jammu & Kashmir Government to leverage technology for improved governance and infrastructure development.
“This initiative is expected to significantly enhance the quality of spatial data, thereby contributing to more efficient and effective administration and development planning in the Union Territory” said Arun Manhas, Director Industries and Commerce Jammu while interacting with the Patwaris from District Samba. Till date 4 districts (Kathua,Poonch, Budgam, Pulwama) in the UT of J&K have completed their 3 days hands on training and the remaining districts will be completed by 1st week of August 2024.
RAMBAN: Amid the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024, Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary along with Senior Superintendent of Police Anuj Kumar today inspected various facilities created for the pilgrims at Lamber, Banihal, by the District Administration Ramban and Sevadars (Volunteers).
The DC asked the officers to regularly monitor the availability of essential amenities and maintain close coordination with security agencies to guarantee a safe and hassle-free Yatra experience for the pilgrims. The inspection and review aimed to provide a comfortable and secure environment to the devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected the health, sanitation, and boarding and lodging arrangements made by the District Administration. He emphasized the need for vigilance and instructed concerned officers to monitor all tasks related to their respective departments closely.
Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner advised the Langer organizations to ensure the quality of food being served to the Yatris. He stressed the importance of adhering to all instructions issued by the government and administration, and maintaining sanitation and hygiene in and around their Langer sites. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SDM Banihal, Rizwan Asgar, along with senior officers from the security forces
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