District Administration Kishtwar - DIPR Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Kishtwar (2026)

07/10/2026

*One-Day NITI TARA Capacity Building and Orientation Programme Held at Kishtwar*

Kishtwar, 07-10-2026

A one-day Capacity Building and Orientation Programme on NITI TARA (Toolkit for Analysis, Review and Action) was held at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, New DC Office Complex, Kishtwar, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS).

The programme was organised to facilitate the saturation of the notified Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and development works in Aspirational Block Marwah.

The programme was organised for district- and block-level officers to enhance their technical understanding and operational knowledge of the NITI TARA platform for the saturation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as for planning and monitoring development works on the basis of data in Aspirational Block Marwah.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasised that data and technology should be properly utilised for planning and monitoring development works. He directed the officers to make the best use of the NITI TARA platform for taking decisions based on facts and ensuring better results for the welfare of the public.

Master Trainer Sh. Rajkumar Saklani gave detailed information to the participants about the purpose, features and use of the NITI TARA platform, including how to access the platform, check and study the available data, track important indicators and identify gaps in development.

The participants were made aware of the importance of using NITI TARA for data-based planning, proper monitoring of progress, identifying priority areas and taking informed decisions. The platform was described as a useful tool to improve the implementation of development works and achieve better results at the district and block levels.

The programme also laid emphasis on better coordination among different departments for effective monitoring and timely completion of developmental works.

The meeting was attended by PO ICDS Kishtwar, Sh. Rishi Kumar Sharma (JKAS); CPO Kishtwar, Sh. Akhil Thakur; ACD Kishtwar, Sh. Manoj Kumar (JKAS); ACP Kishtwar, Sh. Neeraj Sharma (JKAS); DSWO/DIO Kishtwar, Sh. Tariq Parveaz Qazi (JKAS); CMO Kishtwar, Dr. Sanjay Bhat; DSHO Kishtwar Dr. Azhar Moomin Bichoo; DIO NIC Kishtwar, Sh. Faizal Khan; LDM Kishtwar, Sh. Praveen Kumar; BMO Dachan, Dr. Sajjad Hussain; besides other concerned officers and officials.

06/10/2026

*PMDDKY Review Meeting Held in Kishtwar*

Kishtwar, October 6, 2026

Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kishtwar, Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of all concerned departments to review and ensure the timely submission of Output Indicators under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY).

During the meeting, the ADC reviewed the status of Output Indicators pertaining to various departments and emphasized the need for accurate, complete and timely submission of the requisite information.

The ADC directed all concerned departments to submit their respective Output Indicators positively by today so that the consolidated data could be compiled and submitted on the designated PMDDKY portal within the stipulated timeline.

The ADC stressed that the information submitted should be factual, properly verified and aligned with the prescribed indicators, as the data would form an important component of the district-level submission under PMDDKY.

He called for close coordination among all stakeholder departments and directed the concerned officers to accord top priority to the matter and ensure compliance within the prescribed deadline.

The ADC directed all concerned departments to complete the requisite process without any delay to ensure timely submission on the portal.

The meeting was attended by ACR Kishtwar, Sh. Idrees Lone (JKAS), ACD Kishtwar, Sh. Manoj Kumar (JKAS), Dy. Registrar Cooperative Kishtwar, Sh. Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal (JKAS), CAO Kishtwar, Sh. Kushal Chandel, besides other officers and officials from concerned departments.

06/10/2026

*DC Kishtwar Reviews Functioning of HRT Shalimar Lift Water Supply Scheme*

Kishtwar, 06-10-2026

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), reviewed the functioning of the HRT Shalimar Lift Water Supply Scheme and took note of the issues affecting its completion and operationalisation.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner issued directions to the concerned departments to resolve the pending issues and make the HRT Shalimar Lift functional at the earliest so that the water scarcity issue is resolved.

The GM, NHPC, was directed to allow tapping of the overflow water, which is presently getting wasted and flowing into the nallah, and provide the same to the Jal Shakti Department so as to maintain a stable head in the sump tank and ensure judicious utilisation of water for Kishtwar town.

The ExEn, JPDCL Kishtwar, was directed to immediately remove any tapping or extra connection made from the independent power line provided for the HRT Shalimar Lift Water Supply Scheme.

The ExEn, JPDCL Kishtwar, was further directed to provide two transformers by tomorrow — one 400 kVA and one 250 kVA.

The Deputy Commissioner directed both departments (Jal Shakti and JPDCL Kishtwar) to ensure compliance with the instructions and resolve the issues on priority so that the HRT Shalimar Lift Water Supply Scheme, completed under the RR Plan, is made functional at the earliest.

The meeting was attended by ExEn Jal Shakti Kishtwar, Sh. Rohit Wadera, ExEn JPDCL Kishtwar, Sh. Abdul Hamid, PM DPMU Kishtwar, Er. Fayaz Mehta, GM NHPC Kishtwar and other concerned officers.

06/10/2026

*DC Kishtwar Disburses Compensation to 4 Families of Road Accident Victims; Cases Submitted by ARTO Kishtwar*

Kishtwar, 06-10-2026

In a considerate gesture to ease the hardship of grieving families, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), today disbursed a total of Rs. 4 lakh as compensation under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund, based on the cases submitted by ARTO Kishtwar, Sh. Tasleem Wani (JKAS).

An amount of Rs. 1 lakh each was disbursed to the legal heirs of four deceased road accident victims.

This UT government's initiative aims to extend timely financial support to those affected by tragic road accidents and reflects the District Administration's continued commitment towards assisting bereaved and distressed families.

The families who received compensation included Geeta Devi W/o Late Rajinder Kumar R/o Tagood, Kishtwar, Guddi Devi W/o Late Rakesh Kumar R/o Paddar, Sudesha Devi W/o Late Naresh Kumar R/o Kwar Dool and Ghulam Rasool S/o Mukthar Sagar R/o Tander Sounder, Dachan.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the administration's resolve to ensure prompt assistance to road accident victims and their families under welfare schemes meant for public support and relief.

This distribution marks an important step in providing financial assistance and acknowledging the distress faced by the families of road accident victims.

06/10/2026

*DC Kishtwar Reviews Banking Performance in DLRC and DLRAC Meeting;Calls for Enhanced Priority Sector Lending*

Kishtwar, 06-10-2026

The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ending June 2026 was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), to review the performance of banks operating in the district during the financial year 2026-2027.

At the outset, Lead District Manager (LDM) Kishtwar Sh. Praveen Kumar, presented a comprehensive review of the district's banking performance, highlighting achievements under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP), Priority Sector Lending, Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio, and various Government-sponsored schemes.

It was informed that against the overall annual credit target of ₹131690.79 lakh for FY 2026-27, banks collectively achieved disbursements of ₹25252.23 lakh.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed that all banks need to enhance their contribution towards Priority Sector Lending. He observed that the Priority Sector advances reflect a bank's trust and confidence in its customers and are vital for inclusive economic growth.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed all the Banks to continue progress in Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio, which is at 62 percent, and advised banks to focus on improving credit flow.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed banks to explore greater lending opportunities in the Renewable Energy and Social Infrastructure sectors to strengthen Priority Sector performance and support sustainable development in the district.

The DC also emphasized all the Banks to organize awareness programmes in educational institutions to encourage educational loan uptake and improve lending under the Education sector.

The RBI Lead District Officer directed all the Rural Banks to organize a minimum of 3 camps per quarter for awareness generation.

The Deputy Commissioner also chaired the District Level RSETI Advisory Committee (DLRAC) meeting and reviewed the performance of RSETI. An overview was presented of the institute's training programmes, achievements, and ongoing initiatives.

The DC directed the AD Employment Kishtwar and CAO Kishtwar for hand-holding of SBI RSETI trainees who have completed training, for helping them in awareness about loans so that they can start their own ventures.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), CPO Kishtwar Sh. Akhil Thakur, GM DIC Kishtwar Sh. Mohsin Raza (JKAS), ACD Kishtwar Sh. Manoj Kumar (JKAS), ALC/AD Employment Kishtwar Sh. Amit Kumar (JKAS), CAO Kishtwar Sh. Kushal Chandel, Manager, J&K Bank Cluster Head, Kishtwar, besides other officers and concerned staff from various departments and Banks.

04/10/2026

*DC Kishtwar Holds Public Darbar at Yourdu Marwah on Concluding Day of 3-Day Extensive Tour of Sub-Division Marwah*

_DC Stresses Public Cooperation to Identify, Locate and Share Information Regarding Terrorists; Calls for Timely Information to Security Forces_

_Peace and Tranquility in Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan Essential for Tourism Flow, Economic Growth and Socio-Economic Development: DC Kishtwar_

Kishtwar, 04-10-2026

On the concluding day of his 3-day extensive tour of Marwah, the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), held a Public Darbar at Government Higher Secondary School, Yourdu, Marwah, Sub-Division Marwah.

Addressing the gathering at Government Higher Secondary School, Yourdu Marwah, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the local people to identify and locate terrorists and share timely information about the presence and movement of terrorists and other unwanted elements with the security forces.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed that the people of Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan should extend their full cooperation to the security forces so that such elements are identified, located and neutralized, and peace and tranquility is restored in the region.

The Deputy Commissioner said that peace in the region will help in flourishing tourism and promoting tourism flow in these areas. He said that tourism flow will help in boosting the economy of the local people and will provide opportunities to them, thereby improving their socio-economic status.

The Deputy Commissioner also highlighted that the presence of active militants in the area is one of the reasons for not allowing tourists in the region. He stressed that identification and location of such elements and cooperation with the security forces are important so that peace and tranquility is restored and tourism flow increases in the region.

The Deputy Commissioner said that the Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan areas have immense tourism potential and that peace and security are essential for promoting tourism in the region. He called upon the people to stand together and extend their full support to the security forces.

The Deputy Commissioner also shared detailed insights into various UT Government and Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented by different departments, including Agriculture and Horticulture, as well as youth-oriented initiatives such as Mission Yuva and other schemes aimed at promoting the welfare and socio-economic development of the people.

While emphasizing the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the Deputy Commissioner urged the youth to stay away from drugs and contribute towards making Kishtwar a drug-free district. He further encouraged the youth to actively participate in sports and other constructive activities to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle.

The Deputy Commissioner also emphasized the importance of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Scheme and the One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme, and urged the beneficiaries to avail the benefits available under these schemes. He further encouraged the farmers to register under the ODOP initiative through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and promote the renowned walnut, apple, Rajmash and other famous products of Marwah Sub-Division.

The people present at the Public Darbar expressed happiness and assured the Deputy Commissioner of their full cooperation and support to the security forces in maintaining peace and security in the area. The people reiterated their commitment to work collectively for the development, prosperity and socio-economic advancement of Sub-Division Marwah.

The Deputy Commissioner also inspected the ongoing construction work of the new building of the SDM Office and directed the concerned department to expedite the pace of work and ensure its completion in a time-bound manner.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed the SDM Marwah to expedite the process of land compensation for the Pethgam to Renai road.

The DC directed the Executive Engineer, PMGSY Marwah, to expedite the progress of work on the Lopara to Hanzal road and made it clear that the construction work of the road should not be stopped under any circumstances.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), PO ICDS Kishtwar Sh. Rishi Kumar Sharma (JKAS), GM DIC Kishtwar Sh. Mohsin Raza (JKAS), SDM Marwah Dr. Mohd. Ashraf (JKAS), DSWO/DIO Kishtwar Sh. Tariq Parveaz Qazi (JKAS), DFO Marwah Sh. Vishal Chaudhary, ExEn PMGSY Marwah Er. Tilak Raj Rajwal, besides other district and sectoral officers and officials from various departments.

03/10/2026

*DC Kishtwar Undertakes Extensive Tour of Warwan; Reviews Relief, Infrastructure and Public Grievances*

Kishtwar, October 03, 2026

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), who is on his extensive tour of Warwan in Sub-Division Marwah, reviewing relief and rehabilitation measures, ongoing developmental works and public grievances.

On arrival in Warwan yesterday, the Deputy Commissioner immediately proceeded to Mungli and met the families affected by the recent fire incident. A devastating fire had engulfed a cluster of wooden houses on the intervening night of September 29-30, in which 07 houses were gutted. Fortunately, there was no loss of human life.

The Deputy Commissioner assured the affected families of all possible assistance and support from the administration and informed them that relief under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) had already been credited to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. Compensation for fully damaged houses, livestock and other eligible losses would be provided as per applicable disaster relief norms. Timber required for reconstruction of the seven damaged houses would also be provided as per applicable provisions.

Immediate relief in the form of kitchen sets, blankets, tents, mattresses, kitchenware, jugs, buckets and other essential items has been provided through the District Red Cross Society Kishtwar. Food and ration kits have also been arranged, while hydroelectric power project companies have dispatched relief kits under their CSR initiatives.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the local community for responding promptly and working together to prevent the fire from spreading. He also appreciated the Sub-Divisional Administration, Police Department, engineering staff and other officials for their immediate response and deployment of machinery, including L&T machines and JCBs.

As a long-term fire-preparedness measure, the Deputy Commissioner proposed establishment of a community-level water reservoir equipped with a water pump and generator set at a suitable central location. He directed the SDM to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the same.

Today, the Deputy Commissioner visited Basmina Bridge and Sukhnaie Bridge and inspected the ongoing construction works. He directed the concerned departments to expedite the remaining works and ensure early completion for the benefit of the local population.

During his return journey, he stopped at Margi village, interacted with local residents and listened to their issues and difficulties. He assured them that their genuine grievances would be examined and taken up with the concerned departments for appropriate action.

The Deputy Commissioner thereafter attended a Public Darbar at the Block Development Office, Afti, where members of the public put forth their grievances, demands and issues. The DC gave a patient hearing and directed the concerned departments to provide necessary responses and take appropriate action for timely redressal. A number of issues were also addressed on the spot.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that the administration remains committed to addressing the genuine concerns of people in remote and far-flung areas, ensuring timely completion of ongoing developmental works, effective delivery of public services and necessary assistance to people in distress.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), PO ICDS Kishtwar Sh. Rishi Kumar Sharma (JKAS), CEO KDA Kishtwar Sh. Kaiser Bhawani (JKAS), GM DIC Kishtwar Sh. Mohsin Raza (JKAS), SDM Marwah Dr. Mohd. Ashraf (JKAS), DSWO/DIO Kishtwar Sh. Tariq Parveaz Qazi (JKAS), DFO Marwah Sh. Vishal Chaudhary, CHO Kishtwar Sh. Sajid Mustafa, DSHO Kishtwar, Dy. CEO Kishtwar besides other officers and officials from various concerned departments.

03/10/2026

Skill Upgradation Training in Handloom & Handicrafts for Project Affected Families of HEPPs in Kishtwar under R&R Plan.

03/10/2026

*DC Kishtwar launches Reforms Utsav in District Kishtwar; Special Gram Sabhas Held Across All 136 Gram Panchayats*

_Strengthening Villages, Will Strengthen India: DC Kishtwar_

Kishtwar, 02-10-2026

The Reforms Utsav 2026 was today launched across the District Kishtwar by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), with the conduct of Special Gram Sabhas in all 136 Gram Panchayats, providing a platform for taking governance reforms to the grassroots, creating awareness among citizens and eliciting community participation in development planning.

The three-month nationwide campaign is scheduled to continue from October to December 2026 and culminate with Sankalp Siddhi from December 25 to 27, 2026.

The Reforms Utsav is being implemented through distinct stages, beginning with Jan Manthan, focused on identifying issues and suggestions from citizens; Vimarsh, focused on deliberation and identification of actionable reforms; and Jan Samadhan, focused on delivering quick-win and medium-term reforms. The campaign will culminate in Sankalp Siddhi during December 25–27, 2026, showcasing progress, outcomes and best practices.

The district-level launch was conducted at BDO Office Inderwal, Panchayat Lower Chatroo-B of Block Inderwal, where Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, JKAS, participated in the Special Gram Sabha and formally launched the Reforms Utsav. He also participated in deliberations on the VGPP and GPDP and interacted with the participants.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that today, on the 2nd of October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, this Reforms Utsav is being celebrated in line with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of strengthening villages. He said that if villages are strengthened, the whole of India will be strengthened. For this, Gram Sabhas have been convened to show that every common citizen is empowered.

He highlighted the objective of the Reforms Utsav to take major governance reforms and citizen-centric initiatives to the people and to provide citizens an opportunity to understand the reforms, assess their impact and identify local development priorities.

He referred to important reforms and initiatives including the three new criminal laws, strengthening of the cooperative sector, digitalisation of land records, PMGKAY, Jal Jeevan Mission, VGPP and quality GPDP, among others.

He emphasised that the broader objective of these reforms is to make governance more accessible, transparent, responsive and citizen-centric.

The Deputy Commissioner also explained the significance of the GPDP as an instrument of participatory and decentralised planning. He called upon the people to assess the actual requirements and developmental gaps of their respective Gram Panchayats and ensure that genuine local priorities are appropriately reflected in the GPDP.

He further stressed convergence of different schemes and departmental resources, wherever permissible under the relevant guidelines, for integrated and sustainable development.

Elaborating on the VGPP, the Deputy Commissioner informed the participants that the Perspective Plan provides a comprehensive framework for long-term, saturation-oriented development of Gram Panchayats. The VGPP encompasses 04 Master Work Categories, 30 Sub-Categories and 375 permissible works, providing a wide range of interventions for addressing identified developmental gaps.

He stressed that the planning exercise should commence with proper assessment of existing gaps, needs and available resources and should be saturation-oriented, evidence-based and scientifically planned, with appropriate use of the Yuktdhara platform for scientific and spatially informed planning.

He emphasised that VGPP and GPDP should complement each other, with the broader developmental priorities and identified gaps under the VGPP informing the annual priorities under the GPDP. He called upon Panchayat representatives, field functionaries and citizens to ensure that planning remains bottom-up, participatory and demand-driven, with the Gram Sabha serving as the principal forum for identifying local needs and development priorities.

Meanwhile, ACD Kishtwar Sh. Manoj Kumar (JKAS), also participated in the Special Gram Sabha held at Dugga Panchayat of Block Drabshalla, where he interacted with the participants and took part in deliberations on the Reforms Utsav, GPDP and formulation of VGPP. He stressed active community participation in identification of local requirements and developmental gaps and proper convergence of permissible schemes and resources.

As part of the celebration of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation and the launch of Reforms Utsav, the Deputy Commissioner, along with the ADC Kishtwar, also planted saplings at the venue.

The Special Gram Sabhas conducted across all 136 Gram Panchayats of District Kishtwar marked the beginning of the district-level grassroots engagement under Reforms Utsav and provided an opportunity to strengthen citizen participation, disseminate information regarding governance reforms and facilitate meaningful community inputs for quality GPDP and evidence-based, scientific and saturation-oriented VGPP planning.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal, JKAS; SDM Chatroo; and BDO Inderwal Sh. Zahid Rashid, BMO Chatroo Dr. Saima Agoo, besides other officers and field functionaries.

01/10/2026

*International Day of Older Persons with Focus on Dignity, Inclusion & Active Ageing celebrated across the District Kishtwar*

Kishtwar, October 1, 2026

The International Day of Older Persons was celebrated with enthusiasm and active participation at three venues across Kishtwar district including Government Primary School, Balgran, Kishtwar; TSWO Office, Chatroo; and Himalayan Cultural Academy, Paddar under the theme “The Age of Longevity, Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.”

The programmes were organised under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Sharma (JKAS), and Director, Social Welfare J&K, Sh. Ranjeet Singh (JKAS), and under the overall supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Kishtwar, Sh. Tariq Parveaz Qazi (JKAS).

A large number of senior citizens, retired government employees and old-age pension beneficiaries participated in the programmes. The events provided a platform for senior citizens to share their experiences and views, while also highlighting the importance of ensuring dignity, inclusion and social security for older persons.

As part of the programme at Himalayan Cultural Academy, Paddar, sports items were distributed among female students, promoting participation in sports and encouraging healthy and active lifestyles among young people.

Awareness sessions were also conducted at all three venues regarding various welfare schemes and services being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare for the benefit of senior citizens and other eligible sections of society. Participants were informed about available social security measures and encouraged to avail themselves of the benefits of government schemes.

Senior citizens attending the programmes appreciated the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare for organising such events and providing them an opportunity to come together, interact and share their views on issues concerning older persons.

The celebrations underscored the importance of recognising the valuable contribution of older persons to society and reaffirmed the need for an inclusive environment that respects their dignity, rights, wellbeing and active participation in community life.

The programmes were conducted/Co-ordinated by TSWO Paddar Sh. Rajesh Sharma, TSWO Kishtwar Smt. Chetna Sharma, and TSWO Chatroo Ms. Shabnam Begum, along with officials and staff members of the Social Welfare Department.

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