Chief Minister today unveiled the official branding of the 3rd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon. With this, the registration portal is now live, and registrations will commence soon.
Scheduled for October this year, the Kashmir Marathon reflects Jammu and Kashmir's growing stature as a premier destination for international sporting events.
Chief Minister met a delegation of the Khidmat Centre Association and held discussions on issues concerning the functioning of Khidmat Centres and the delivery of public services across Jammu & Kashmir.
Chief Minister today met a delegation of the Industrial PoP Association, Khonmoh, and held detailed discussions on the challenges and future growth of the Plaster of Paris (PoP) industry in Jammu & Kashmir.
Chief Minister today inaugurated the Conclave on "Sustainable Tourism Planning: Designing Tourism for Tomorrow" at SKICC, Srinagar. He emphasized the need to transition towards a sustainable, scientific, long-term, evidence-based and community-centric tourism model across Jammu & Kashmir.
Highlighting the 3E framework of Ecology, Equity and Economy, the Chief Minister said it will guide the planning and development of priority destinations across J&K, laying the foundation for a resilient, responsible and future-ready tourism sector.
The Government today fulfilled a key Budget commitment by announcing a 100% fee waiver for students belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families studying in Government Schools (Classes 9–12) and Government Degree Colleges across Jammu & Kashmir.
This landmark decision will ease the financial burden on the most economically vulnerable families and ensure that no deserving student is denied access to quality education due to financial constraints.
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Chief Minister today handed over appointment orders to newly selected Lecturers in School Education Department, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the education system in Jammu & Kashmir.
The induction of these young educators will help fill critical teaching vacancies, enhance the quality of classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes for students across J&K. Investing in education remains central to building a brighter future for our youth and creating a stronger, more prosperous Jammu & Kashmir.
Chief Minister today attended the Education Conclave 2026- Buniyaad Se Bulandi Tak at SKICC, Srinagar, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the foundations of education in Jammu & Kashmir.
The conclave showcased the transformative reforms being undertaken in the School and Higher Education sectors, highlighted key policy initiatives, honoured meritorious students, distributed appointment orders to newly selected lecturers, and brought together educators, students, academicians and other stakeholders to collectively shape the future of education in Jammu & Kashmir.
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Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth called on the Chief Minister today at his residence. He was accompanied by GOC Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, and other senior Army officers.
Chief Minister chaired a review meeting on the operationalisation of the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation (JKSOECL) to expand overseas employment opportunities for the youth of J&K.
He emphasized the need for a transparent, skill-driven and technology-enabled ecosystem that connects skilled youth with global employment opportunities while ensuring safe, ethical and legally compliant overseas placements.
Chief Minister met delegations representing the travel, tourism, and business sectors at the Civil Secretariat and held detailed discussions on measures to promote tourism, facilitate business, and accelerate economic growth across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Government has expanded the scope of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to extend financial assistance to BPL families and other eligible economically weaker sections battling life-threatening diseases.
The MLAs can now recommend support of up to ₹20 lakh annually from their CDF for treatment of cancer, organ transplants, chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis and other notified illnesses.
This initiative will help ensure timely, life-saving medical support reaches those who need it the most.
Chief Minister today met a delegation of mutton dealers from Jammu & Kashmir who apprised him of the difficulties they are facing while transporting livestock through Punjab.
The Chief Minister assured the delegation that the Government is fully committed to resolving the issue and that all bottlenecks affecting the movement of livestock will be addressed. He informed them that a high-level delegation from the Government of Jammu & Kashmir will visit Punjab in the coming days to engage with the concerned authorities and facilitate an early and amicable resolution.
Chief Minister today chaired the 13th meeting of the Executive Council of IMPARD at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting reviewed the institute's functioning and discussed measures to further strengthen capacity building, administrative excellence and good governance.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for continuous institutional reforms, high-quality training and innovation to build a responsive, efficient and citizen-centric administration.