Jammu: Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a cabinet meeting on Monday, where important administrative and developmental issues were discussed.
“The Chief Minister today chaired the Cabinet meeting, which considered important administrative and developmental matters,” the office of the Chief Minister said on X.
The meeting was attended by the council of ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo was also present.
One of the main topics of discussion was a policy to allocate five marlas of land to individuals who became landless due to floods. This initiative aims to provide permanent rehabilitation for affected families, allowing them to rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
Additional administrative decisions discussed included financial support for cooperative banks, as well as pay upgrades and redesignations for various positions.
On December 03, Omar Abdullah chaired his first cabinet meeting in Jammu since the resumption of the ‘Darbar Move’.
CM releases coffee table book chronicling J&K’s digital transformation
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday released a coffee table book that showcases the digital transformative journey of Jammu and Kashmir.
Titled ‘Samnvay’, the book also documents the key projects and technological contributions of the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) in J&K.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister, according to an official press release, lauded BISAG-N for crafting practical and innovative solutions to complex governance challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, noting that many of these solutions have relevance beyond J&K.
He said J&K’s unique geography and climatic conditions necessitate a strong push towards digitisation, as technology enables uniform delivery of public services irrespective of location.
“Digitising governance and services ensures that people of Jammu and Kashmir receive the same quality of service, whether they live or work in remote areas or urban centres,” Abdullah said.
Calling ‘Samnvay’ a comprehensive snapshot of this cooperation, the chief minister said the publication offers an overview of how technology-driven interventions have supported administrative efficiency and service delivery.
Thanking the director general of BISAG-N and his entire team for their sustained efforts, Abdullah expressed hope that the book would be the first of many such publications documenting future projects and milestones, as the J&K government continues to leverage technology for better governance in the months and years ahead.
