Information Department Udhampur, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Office Complex, Udhampur (2026)

08/10/2026

DC reviews progress of water supply schemes, AMRUT 2.0 works, utility shifting in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 08: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting with officers of the concerned departments to review the progress of ongoing water supply schemes, works under AMRUT 2.0 and shifting of utilities in the district.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and other officers concerned.

The DC undertook a detailed review of various components of the water supply schemes, including filtration units, storage structures, pumping equipment, electrical substations and civil works. He also reviewed the physical and financial progress achieved under AMRUT 2.0 and assessed the status of utility-shifting works.

The concerned departments were asked to complete the shifting of utilities at the earliest to avoid any hindrance to the ex*****on of ongoing projects. The executing agencies were instructed to mobilize adequate manpower and machinery and expedite the pace of work to achieve the stipulated targets within the prescribed timelines.

Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Department was directed to set monthly targets for the ongoing works and ensure their regular monitoring for timely completion.

The DC directed the executing agencies to strictly adhere to all prescribed guidelines, technical specifications and quality standards of the schemes. He emphasized the need for effective inter-departmental coordination, close monitoring and timely completion of all works.

08/10/2026

Training-cum-awareness session on narcotics control held at Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 08: A one-day training-cum-awareness session on Narcotics Control was conducted today by the Narcotics Control Bureau here in collaboration with District Administration Udhampur.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh presided over the training-cum-awareness session.

At the outset, Superintendent NCB Jammu Kapil Sharma delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation covering various aspects of the NDPS Act, investigation techniques, capacity building and inter-departmental coordination, enforcement intelligence and operations, demand and harm reduction, control of precursors and synthetic drugs and rehabilitation strategies for persons affected by drug addiction.

Addressing the participants, the ADC stressed the importance of effective inter-departmental coordination in combating the drug menace. He directed the concerned departments to intensify awareness activities regarding the harmful effects of drug abuse and ensure effective preventive measures across the district.

He emphasized the need to educate people, particularly the younger generation, about the dangers of addiction and to work collectively towards creating a drug-free environment in the district.

The training session witnessed active participation from officers and officials of various departments, reflecting a coordinated and mission-oriented approach towards preventing drug abuse and strengthening narcotics control measures in the district.

The session was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Umesh Shan, besides senior officers and officials from various departments.

08/10/2026

A major step towards expanding clean fuel access, accelerating industrial growth and modernising energy infrastructure across Jammu & Kashmir.

The Government has notified the Jammu & Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, following its approval by the Council of Ministers. The policy provides a clear, investor-friendly and time-bound framework to expand the use of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across households, commercial establishments, industries and the transport sector.

Key provisions include coverage across all 20 districts, single-window time-bound clearances, streamlined establishment of CNG stations, standardised Right of Way norms, and priority gas connectivity to major industrial estates, including in Kathua, Samba and Pulwama.

The policy will help provide safe, affordable and cleaner energy, reduce fuel costs, strengthen industrial competitiveness, attract green investments and create new opportunities for employment, apprenticeships and skill development.

Chief Minister congratulated Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and the Department on the notification of this important policy, which marks a significant step towards cleaner growth and sustainable development in J&K.

05/10/2026

DC Udhampur reviews progress of District plan, RDD works

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 05: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting to review the progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2026-27 and RDD schemes.

The meeting also reviewed the uploading and processing of Forest Clearance cases through the PARIVESH Portal.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Jugal Kishore; DFO Udhampur; CPO Uttam Singh; ACD Om Parkash; ACP Dr Ashwani Hansa; besides officers and representatives of the line departments.

The DC directed stakeholder departments to expedite the clearance of bills pertaining to completed as well as ongoing works to ensure timely financial progress. He further directed to complete the ongoing works within the stipulated timelines and ensure optimum utilization of the funds allocated for the current quarter.

The ACD was directed to maintain a detailed month-wise record of works completed and ensure that the physical and financial targets assigned for each month are achieved within the prescribed timelines.

Later, the DFO Udhampur sensitized the officers about the provisions of the Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam-2023 and the procedure for uploading and processing forest cases through the PARIVESH Portal.

05/10/2026

DC, Labour Commissioner J&K review progress of AgriStack farmers’ registration in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 05: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa and Labour Commissioner J&K Charandeep Singh, who is also the District Mentor for digitisation of revenue records and effective monitoring and supervision of its implementation, today jointly chaired a meeting to review the progress of farmers’ registration and data updation under AgriStack in the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh and Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan, while all Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars participated through virtual mode.

While reviewing the progress, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure maximum coverage of eligible farmers under the AgriStack registration process.

The SDMs and Tehsildars were directed to organise farmer registration camps and facilitate the timely disposal of inheritance mutation cases in identified villages to accelerate the registration process and ensure maximum enrolment of eligible farmers. He informed the meeting that necessary steps are being taken for the generation of farmer IDs and directed all concerned to expedite the process.

The District Mentor directed all concerned departments and field functionaries to intensify efforts and ensure completion of Farmer ID generation by October 31, 2026. He emphasised the need for close coordination among all concerned departments and effective mobilisation of field functionaries to achieve the assigned targets within the stipulated timeline.

03/10/2026

MVD Udhampur hosts medical camp, conducts enforcement drive to promote Road Safety

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 03: As per the directions of the Transport Commissioner J&K and under the supervision of the ARTO, the Motor Vehicles Department Udhampur conducted an extensive enforcement drive in Udhampur town, near Chenani-Nashri Tunnel and along National Highway-44.

During the enforcement drive, more than 79 vehicles were checked, out of which 16 vehicles were e-challaned for different violations under the Motor Vehicles Act. The expected amount involved through the e-challans is approximately ₹40,000.

In addition to the enforcement activities, a medical and health awareness camp was organized here at the General Bus Stand, in collaboration with the Medical Department. The camp aimed to promote health awareness and encourage regular health and eye check-ups among drivers, conductors and other transport stakeholders.

The MVD Udhampur emphasized that such enforcement and awareness initiatives are being undertaken to improve compliance with traffic and transport regulations and to enhance road safety. The Department reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer roads, responsible driving practices and strict adherence to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act across the district.

03/10/2026

District-Level workshop on VGPP under VB-GRAM G held at Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 03: A district-level workshop on Village Growth and Prosperity Plan (VGPP) under VB-GRAM G was today organized here under the theme 'From Planning to Action'.

The workshop was presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh.

The workshop focused on strengthening participatory planning at the grassroots level and translating village-level priorities into actionable development initiatives. Participants discussed the preparation, implementation and monitoring of VGPPs, with emphasis on convergence, community participation, sustainable development and effective utilization of available resources.

The workshop provided a platform for officials and stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for transforming village development plans into tangible outcomes and ensuring that local aspirations are effectively incorporated into the development process.

02/10/2026

Glimpses from the special Gram Sabhas held across Udhampur, reflecting active participation, grassroots dialogue and collective efforts towards inclusive rural development.

01/10/2026

DC Udhampur flags off awareness vehicle to promote public awareness on VB-G RAM G Scheme

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 01: District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today flagged off an Awareness Vehicle here from the district headquarters to generate awareness among rural populace regarding the objectives, provisions and benefits of the VB-G RAM G scheme.

The initiative is aimed at taking information about the scheme to the grassroots level and ensuring that rural residents are well-informed about its provisions, implementation mechanism and the benefits available to them.

The event was attended by ADC Prem Singh; CPO Uttam Singh; DSEO Darshan Kumar; ACD Om Parkash and ACP Ashwani Hansa, besides other officers and officials of the Rural Development Department.

The Awareness Vehicle will traverse across rural areas and Gram Panchayats of the District, disseminating information about the scheme and facilitating direct outreach to rural households. The awareness campaign is aimed to encourage greater community participation and motivate rural residents to take an active role in the planning and implementation of developmental initiatives under the scheme.

01/10/2026

DC Udhampur reviews pending building permission cases at BOCA meeting

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 1: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the Building Operation Controlling Authority here at Mini Conference Hall DC Office Complex.

The meeting was attended by CEO Patnitop Development Authority Rakesh Dubey; Divisional Forest Officer; SDM Chenani; Town Planner and other officers from the concerned departments.

The meeting reviewed the pending cases related to building permissions, including construction of new residential and commercial buildings, repair and renovation of existing structures and development of land by local hereditary residents.

During the deliberations, the Authority examined the cases in detail and accorded approvals subject to applicable rules, regulations and specific conditions, particularly in matters concerning change in land use.

The DC directed the CEO Patnitop Development Authority to convene BOCA meetings regularly to ensure prompt disposal of applications received from citizens and timely decision-making on pending cases.

The DC further advised to involve Wildlife Warden Jammu and Assistant Director Tourism Batote in the BOCA proceedings to facilitate coordinated examination of cases.

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