Bandipora: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib on Sunday inspected the under-construction Rural Mart at Pethkoot, reviewed arrangements for the Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) examination and participated in the district-level observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026.
During the inspection of the Rural Mart along the Bandipora-Gurez road, Chib directed the executing agency to complete the remaining work, including development of the parking area, within the next few days while maintaining prescribed quality standards.
She also directed the concerned department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the remaining works, including construction of a link road, protection wall, landscaping and other allied infrastructure.
The project is being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 41.66 lakh and aims to improve infrastructure and marketing facilities in the area.
Separately, the Deputy Commissioner visited various examination centres across Bandipora to inspect the conduct of the OMR-based FAA examination conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB).
She reviewed seating arrangements, security measures and other facilities available to candidates and interacted with Centre Magistrates and Observers to assess the arrangements.
Chib also sought feedback from candidates regarding drinking water and other basic amenities and enquired about any difficulties they faced during the examination.
Meanwhile, the District Administration Bandipora joined the nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026, marking the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Chib, along with District Programme Officer Yaar Ali Khan, tribal leaders and representatives, attended the live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Gadchiroli in Maharashtra at the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora.
The observance highlighted the contributions of Birsa Munda and the role of tribal communities in nation-building. The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the importance of preserving tribal traditions and promoting the welfare of tribal communities.
