13/07/2026
PRESS RELEASE
Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nowshera (Rajouri)
Date: 13 July 2026
Press Note
A review meeting under the chairmanship of Shri Pritam Lal Thapa, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nowshera, was held today at the Conference Hall of PWD Guest House, Nowshera, to discuss various developmental and public welfare initiatives.
The meeting was attended by officers from Civil Administration, Police, Education, Health, Forest, Jal Shakti, PWD, Agriculture, Horticulture, Municipal Committee, Social Welfare and other line departments.
During the meeting, the following agenda items were reviewed in detail:
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan тАУ All departments were directed to intensify awareness campaigns and ensure active public participation during the 100-day special campaign.
MY BHARAT Portal Registration тАУ Special registration drives for youth were planned through educational institutions and field functionaries to maximize enrolment.
PMFBY & AgriStack Registration тАУ Agriculture Department was instructed to ensure 100% awareness and registration of eligible farmers under the schemes.
Birth Anniversary Celebration of Brigadier Mohammad Usman тАУ Necessary arrangements were reviewed, and departments were directed to ensure smooth and dignified conduct of the commemorative programme.
Removal of Encroachments тАУ Municipal Committee, Revenue, Police and PWD departments were instructed to launch coordinated drives for removal of illegal encroachments from roads and streets in Nowshera Town.
Preparedness for Rainy Season тАУ Concerned departments were directed to ensure proper drainage, desilting of nallahs, availability of emergency response teams, restoration of essential services, and preparedness to tackle any weather-related emergencies.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination, timely ex*****on of assigned responsibilities, and regular monitoring to ensure effective implementation of all decisions. He directed all concerned officers to complete the assigned tasks within the stipulated timelines and submit compliance reports.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
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Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner
Nowshera, District Rajouri