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Div Com Kashmir Inaugurates 3-Day ‘Know Your Artisan’ Craft CarnivalSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 20: Riding high on the resounding...
20/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir Inaugurates 3-Day ‘Know Your Artisan’ Craft Carnival
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 20: Riding high on the resounding success of the first three ‘Know Your Artisan’ (KYA) events in October, which captivated crowds at iconic venues like Polo View Market, Jhelum Riverfront, and Ghanta Ghar with live demonstrations and direct artisan engagements; the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir (DOHHK) today unveiled the ‘Know Your Artisan’ Craft Carnival.
The 3-day extravaganza commenced at the picturesque Sher-e-Kashmir Park on Residency Road, under the aggressive branding campaign ‘Soulful Kashmir'.
The event was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, who lauded the department’s endeavors in spotlighting the Valley’s timeless crafts.
Speaking on the occasion, the Div Com highlighted the transformative potential of such exhibitions. He commended the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir for organizing this carnival.
He said Initiatives like ‘Know Your Artisan’ are essential to bring our master artisans to the forefront, providing them a deserving platform to showcase Kashmir’s rich craft and heritage to both locals and global audiences. "These programs not only revive our traditions but also empower our artisans economically, ensuring their skills endure for generations", he added.
He stated that exports of Handicrafts & Handlooms has doubled since last four years which has increased the income of artisans.
This carnival arrives in the triumphant aftermath of Srinagar’s dual global accolades including its designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art in 2021 and as the 63rd World Craft City under the World Crafts Council (WCC) network in 2024.
These honors underscore the city’s unparalleled heritage in handicrafts from intricate Pashmina weaving and hand-knotted carpets to papier-mache and walnut wood carvings, positioning Srinagar as a beacon for cultural preservation and innovation on the world stage.
The event witnessed a huge gathering of top-level officers, alongside key Department officials, all witnessing the unveiling of 36 meticulously curated stalls. These feature an exhaustive array of GI-registered crafts, such as authentic Pashmina, Kani shawls, and Kashmiri carpets, alongside products notified under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and the District Export Hub (DEH) initiative.
Complementing the displays are immersive live demonstration sections, where artisans unveil the labor-intensive secrets of their trades, and interactive ‘Try Your Hand’ zones inviting the public to engage hands-on with techniques like chain-stitch embroidery, Pashmina weaving and walnut wood carving.
Enthusiastic visitors, locals, tourists, families, and craft enthusiasts, flocked to the venue, infusing the autumnal canopy of Chinar trees with palpable energy.
The carnival aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visionary initiatives of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, fostering self-reliance by promoting indigenous crafts as engines of economic growth, sustainable tourism, and global exports.
By bridging artisans directly with consumers through fair-priced stalls, it champions ‘Vocal for Local,’ creating viable market linkages and countering counterfeit threats while celebrating the human stories behind each creation.
Mussarat Islam, Director of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir on the occasion said, "This carnival is a pivotal chapter in our aggressive push to revive and commercialize Kashmir’s handicrafts, empowering over 3.80 lakh artisans through GI enforcement, skill training, and branding workshops. In the wake of Srinagar’s UNESCO and WCC recognitions, we are not just showcasing crafts but weaving a narrative of harmony, innovation, and cultural co-existence that resonates with the ‘Vocal for Local’ spirit.”
The Department urged the public to visit the venue over the next two days, immerse in the artistry, and make purchases that directly uplift our artisans.
As the event unfolds, it promises a soul-stirring display of diverse crafts, traditional Kashmiri folk music, storytelling sessions sharing generational lore, and workshops blending heritage with contemporary design.

DC Srinagar reviews status of Mandatory Biometric Updates for Aadhaar, implementation of CRS for seamless birth-death re...
20/11/2025

DC Srinagar reviews status of Mandatory Biometric Updates for Aadhaar, implementation of CRS for seamless birth-death registration
Also reviews establishment of Centre of Excellence
SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 29: In order to review the status of Mandatory Biometric Updates(BMU), implementation Civil Registration System(CRS) and establishment of Centre of Excellence in district, a meeting of all stakeholder departments was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo at meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here today.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Programme Officer ICDS, Bureeda Majeed; SDM East, Zubair Ahmad; SDM West, Irfan Bahadur; Chief Education Officer, Ghulam Mohidin; District Social Welfare Officer, District Statistics & Evaluation Officer, , Medical Superintendent Lal Ded Hospital, District health Officer, all Tehsildars, All BDOs, District Informatics Officer, State Project Manager, Srinagar from UIDAI, District Lead Bank Manager, Health Officer, SMC, District Coordinator CSC E-Governance and other concerned.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of the progress on Mandatory Biometric Updates for Aadhaar and need for time-bound disposal of pendency in Aadhaar enrolment. He also reviewed the implementation status of the CRS focusing on the Birth Registration-Based Aadhaar Enrolment (BRBAE) initiative for new born to be enrolled for Aadhaar in hospitals, aligning with the goal of transforming the CRS for real-time digital registration of births and deaths.
Underlining the need for a targeted approach to achieve full Aadhaar saturation, particularly among children aged 0-5 years, the DC emphasised time bound disposal of Aadhaar enrolment pendency. He asked the Chief Education Officer to expedite the process of the Aadhaar based initiative by the end of November. He also directed Tehsildars to regularly monitor and clear Aadhaar-related cases in their respective jurisdictions.
The DC further stressed the importance of proper coordination between line departments and UIDAI to ensure seamless functioning of Aadhaar enrolment gadgets and their effective handling so that the process can be expedited.
Reviewing progress on the establishment of the Centre of Excellence (CSC), the Deputy Commissioner instructed the concerned departments to complete all requirements within the stipulated timeline to ensure that the centre becomes operational at the earliest.
Earlier, a detailed presentation was presented by the DSEO, Srinagar, (Additional District Registrar, Birth & Deaths)-Member Secretary of DLIDCC highlighting progress and major achievements in Mandatory Biometric Updates of Aadhaar and implementation of Civil Registration System.

Srinagar Administration mourns the irreparable Loss in Nowgam accidental blastDC Srinagar & all employees offer solemn c...
17/11/2025

Srinagar Administration mourns the irreparable Loss in Nowgam accidental blast
DC Srinagar & all employees offer solemn condolences to Revenue officials, Police personnel & a Civilian who lost their precious lives
SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 17:- District Administration Srinagar on Monday convened a solemn condolence meeting here at DC Office to mourn the demise of nine lives including Naib Tehsildar, Muzaffar Ahmad Khan and Suhail Ahmad Rather of Revenue Department who lost their lives in Nowgam accidental blast on Friday evening while discharging their official duties.
A two minute silence was observed to mourn the loss of 09 precious lives that included revenue officials, police personnel, official of FSL & a civilian
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, other senior Officers and all employees of DC Office Srinagar participated in the condolence meeting to pay tribute to the departed souls.
On the occasion, the DC Srinagar and other participants expressed profound grief over the loss of the lives. The DC acknowledged the integrity, professionalism and committed service of the departed officials. He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and for strength & solace to the families enduring this heartbreaking grief.
Reaffirming the District administration’s support, the DC stated that the entire administration stands firmly in solidarity with the families during this difficult time and committed to providing all possible support/ assistance.
Meanwhile, the DC Srinagar on Saturday visited the families of Naib Tehsildar Muzaffar Ahmad Khan on Satuday in Soibugh, Budgam and Suhail Ahmad Rather in Natipora, Srinagar to offer condolences and share their grief.
The condolence meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM West, Irfan Bahadur, District Social Welfare Officer, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, and other senior Officers and officials.

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Arrangements for 350th Martyrdom Commemoration of Guru Tegh BahadurSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 17:  Divis...
17/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Arrangements for 350th Martyrdom Commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir (Div Com), Anshul Garg, today visited Gurudwara Rainawari along with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, to review onspot preparations for the upcoming commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, scheduled to be held at Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Srinagar.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner convened a detailed meeting with officers of all departments to assess the civil, traffic and security arrangements required for the smooth conduct of the event.
He directed the concerned departments to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during all event-related activities, adequate drinking water facilities for devotees, sanitation, availability of medical services and deployment of critical care ambulances at the Gurudwara.
He emphasized on comprehensive traffic management, including designation of parking areas for participants and convoys of religious dignitaries arriving from outside the region.
Stressing the importance of efficient traffic regulation, he called for a streamlined movement plan to avoid congestion and ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees.
The Div Com also reviewed the security arrangements, both at the venue and along the designated convoy routes, and instructed the authorities to ensure seamless coordination among all agencies.
The meeting was attended by Director Health, SSP Traffic and senior officers from all concerned departments besides representatives of the community.

Div Com Kashmir, Dir SKIMS Jointly Flag-Off Walkathon on World Diabetes DaySRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14: To mark World Diabetes...
14/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir, Dir SKIMS Jointly Flag-Off Walkathon on World Diabetes Day
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14: To mark World Diabetes Day, a Walkathon aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and promoting healthy living was jointly flagged off today by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, and Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie at the iconic Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Srinagar.
Senior faculty members of SKIMS including Prof. Nisar Ahmad Bhat, HOD Pediatric Surgery & Associate Dean Student Welfare and Prof. Abrar Ahad Wani H.O.D Emergency Medicine were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir lauded the initiative of SKIMS and stated that such initiatives play a crucial role in early prevention of the disease. He said public participation in awareness programs like these is essential to curb the rising tide of diabetes in our region.
He emphasized on extensive awareness regarding causes leading to diabetes among the people. He urged Dir SKIMS to identify high risk patients and extend them medical assistance.
Highlighting the importance of the day, Director SKIMS said that a significant proportion of the local population is affected by diabetes, underscoring the need for sustained public awareness.
Prof. Ashraf emphasized the need for early prevention, noting that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications if not managed in time. “People need to adopt a healthy lifestyle,” he stressed, adding that diabetes prevalence is higher in urban populations compared to rural communities. He urged the public to embrace active living and healthy dietary habits.
He appreciated the efforts of the Organising Committee, headed by Prof. Riyaz Misgar and Dr. Aijaz, for conducting a well-coordinated and impactful awareness program.
Following the Walkathon, a Screening Camp was organized at Joggers Park, Rajbagh, where experts from SKIMS screened around 300 individuals.
Notably, 20 participants in a age group of 40- 45 years were newly diagnosed with diabetes, reflecting an upward trend in the burden of the disease. The diagnosed individuals were advised to follow up at the Department of Endocrinology, SKIMS for further evaluation and management.
During the event, the general public was counseled and educational pamphlets on diabetes prevention, early detection, and lifestyle modification was provided to them.

Div Com Kashmir Chairs Meeting on Handover of Centaur Lake View HotelSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14: Divisional Commissioner Kash...
14/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir Chairs Meeting on Handover of Centaur Lake View Hotel
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting of the 'Committee for Handing Over of Centaur Lake View Hotel' to review the progress of the handover process.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner SMC, Managing Director of JKTDC, Director SKICC, Secretary JKAACL, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, and representatives from the KPDCL, JalShakti, R&B, Horticulture, Tourism, and Forest departments.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on several crucial aspects, including the revised tendering process, the relocation of immovable items, and the division of utilities such as power and water between SKICC and the Centaur Hotel. The committee also discussed cost-sharing arrangements for some logistic issues, building permission, and other critical matters.
The Div Com directed the concerned engineering departments to conduct a joint site visit to assess the immovable items and prepare a comprehensive report. He also instructed the revenue officer to share the land demarcation report with the JKTDC to clearly identify the hotel's land boundaries.
Also, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the importance of expediting the completion of all formalities within the set timeline to ensure the smooth handover of the Centaur Lake View Hotel to the concessionaire.

DC Srinagar hands over Re**er Van to beneficiary under HADP at Parimpora Fruit MandiCalls it a step to strengthen Post-H...
14/11/2025

DC Srinagar hands over Re**er Van to beneficiary under HADP at Parimpora Fruit Mandi
Calls it a step to strengthen Post-Harvest Logistics and Horticulture Marketing in district
SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 14: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today handed over the key of Re**er Van to a beneficiary under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) during a programme organized by Horticulture Planning & Marketing at Parimpora Fruit Mandi.
The event was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; SDM West, Irfan Bahadur; Tehsildar Shalteng, Area Marketing Officer(HP&M), stakeholders from Parimpora Fruit Mandi and other concerned.
While presiding over the programme, the DC handed over the Refrigerated Truck (Re**er Van) to the district beneficiary to facilitate the efficient transportation of fruits and vegetables across the Srinagar catchment area. On the occasion, the DC also flagged off the Re**er Van carrying fresh fruit produce to Coimbatore.
The DC congratulated the beneficiary and appreciated the department for the initiative, encouraging unemployed youth to take advantage of various livelihood and employment-generation schemes for economic upliftment.
It is pertinent to mention that under HADP, the government provides a 75% subsidy on each re**er unit costing Rs 25 lakh under the component Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing, Project 4, aimed at augmenting logistics support for the fruit industry.
The Re**er Truck, with a capacity of 9 metric tonnes, is a recent intervention under post-harvest management initiatives. Equipped with an in-built controlled atmosphere system, it enables long-distance transportation of fruits and vegetables while preserving freshness and quality.
The services of these for Controlled Atmosphere (CA) trucks is steadily increasing in the local cold-chain sector, as these vehicles significantly enhance the shelf life and profitability of fruit produce.

DC Srinagar reviews progress of Mission Yuva, Udyam Jagriti 4.0 in districtSRINAGAR NOVEMBER 12:- Deputy Commissioner(DC...
12/11/2025

DC Srinagar reviews progress of Mission Yuva, Udyam Jagriti 4.0 in district
SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 12:- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Wednesday chaired a review meeting here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office to assess the overall progress of Mission Yuva and various other related initiatives being implemented in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Rifat Aftab Qureshi; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; SDM West, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, senior Officers of J&K Bank, Mission Youth, NRLM, and representatives from various educational institutions.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the number of cases sanctioned and disbursed under Mission Yuva by the J&K Bank. He laid emphasis on expediting both sanctions and disbursements to ensure timely financial assistance to the beneficiaries.
The DC directed the Bank Officials, particularly the Zonal and Cluster Heads, to further accelerate the number of sanctioned and disbursed cases. He stressed the importance of close coordination between departments and financial institutions for effective implementation of the programme.
While reviewing the implementation of Udyam Jagruti 4.0, the DC instructed the Colleges of the district to increase student coverage under the initiative so that more youth are sensitized about entrepreneurship and self-employment avenues. Similar directions were passed to NRLM officials to enhance coverage of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Udyam Jagriti campaign.
The DC further instructed all concerned departments to track the progress of beneficiaries whose cases have been disbursed by Banks and ensure that all necessary handholding of the young entrepreneurs towards timely completion of their projects.

DC Srinagar reviews functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars established under HADPStresses on handholding of Krishi Udhamis ...
12/11/2025

DC Srinagar reviews functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars established under HADP
Stresses on handholding of Krishi Udhamis to ensure proper functioning of all KKGs in district
SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 12: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Akshay Labroo today chaired comprehensive meeting at DC Office to review functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) of District Srinagar established under HADP project .
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner was apprised that
all the 10 KKGs allotted to District Srinagar have been successfully established and 8 Krishi Udhamis have been engaged out of 10.
The meeting was also informed that till date 3500 farmers have visited KKGs and registered themselves on KKG app for getting the services offered by KKGs .
On the occasion, the DC directed the Officers to ensure 100% saturation of registration of farmers on KKG App. He asked them to ensure that the Krishi Udhamis offer services related to Agriculture and allied sectors to the farmers at their doorsteps through CSCs and KUs emerge as successful Agri entrepreneurs.
Earlier, the Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar gave a detailed presentation during the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Chief Planing Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer,
District Officer Sericulture, Srinagar; District Lead Bank Manager, Srinagar; District Head, KVK, Srinagar; Assistant Director, Fisheries; Area Marketing Officer, HP&M Srinagar; District Coordinator, CSC and all the Krishi Udaymis of District Srinagar.

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Arrangements for Nagar Kirtan in SrinagarSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 11: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com...
11/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Arrangements for Nagar Kirtan in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 11: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the commemoration of the 350th year of the Martyrdom of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the organization of the Nagar Kirtan at Gurdwara Chhatti Patshahi, Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Director Tourism Punjab, SSP Rural Traffic, SP Security, and members of the organizing committee.
During the meeting, the Div Com reviewed civil, traffic, and security arrangements along the route from Qazigund to Gurdwara Chhatti Patshahi, Srinagar. He emphasized the need for smooth and coordinated arrangements to ensure the successful conduct of the Nagar Kirtan and the commemoration event.
The Div Com directed for the deployment of magistrates along the designated route to facilitate convoy movement and maintain order during the procession.
He appointed ADC Srinagar as the Nodal Officer for overall facilitation of the event, while Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Akramullah Tak, was designated as the Nodal Officer to coordinate inter-district arrangements.
The Div Com also directed concerned departments to ensure comprehensive arrangements for VIP participation, including security, traffic management, and other necessary facilities at the venue.
He stressed upon all departments to work in close coordination for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the commemoration events in the Division.

Div Com Kashmir reviews Winter Preparedness of KPDCL, Power Supply ScenarioDirects capacity augmentation of repairing wo...
08/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir reviews Winter Preparedness of KPDCL, Power Supply Scenario
Directs capacity augmentation of repairing workshops, synching of installation of smart metering & Surya Ghar
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 08: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting of KPDCL to review Winter Preparedness of the department, overall Power scenario, progress of implementation of PM Surya Ghar, installation of Smart Metering, RDSS - Loss Reduction Works and CAPEX Works.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, MD KPDCL, Chief Engineers of KPDCL, KPTCL, SEs and Executive engineers besides executing agency.
At the outset, MD KPDCL gave a detailed presentation during which he stated that KPDCL has been supplying reliable and quality power supply to valley while the areas and feeders with LT-cable and Smart Meters are provided supply without any load shedding except for few pockets where due to Grid, Receiving Station and line constraints, curtailment has to be implemented.
It was given that KPDCL Consumer base spread across valley with 12.44 lakh registered consumers of which 85% are Domestic consumers fed from 338 Receiving Substations (33/11kV) through 1292 HT feeders & 47886 DTs.
It was informed that Current Avg Demand met is 1535MW while Current Peak Demand met is 1850MW ( in Nov-25).
MD remarked that KPDCL is geared up to supply 2000MW in upcoming winter with all necessary preparations in place.
Regarding curtailment hours, he informed that for essential feeders and declared 24x7 feeders with AT&C Loss Margin less than 15%, the curtailment is 0 Hrs; in areas with Loss Margin between 15%-40% curtailment is scheduled for 2Hrs/day including 1Hr in Morning and 1Hr in Evening; in areas with Loss Margin morethan 40% curtailment is scheduled for 4Hrs/day with 1.5 Hrs in Morning and 2.5 Hrs in Evening and in areas with Loss Margin beyond LCP, curtailment is carried for more than 6Hrs.
He also briefed regarding the progress of smart metering and Surya Ghar Scheme.
While reviewing the winter preparation, the Div Com directed for multipronged strategy at Divisional and Sub Divisional level to ensure scheduled power supply during winter. He instructed completion of branch cutting program by November 15 to ensure least interruption during winters especially due to Snow fall.
The Div Com also called for capacity augmentation of Divisional and Central Workshops with sufficient stock of DTs, dumping of key material besides availability of High Speed Diesel for DG–sets for VIP installations and unelectrified belt of Gurez.
Besides, Div Com directed for deployment of dedicated teams at control rooms for prompt restoration of power supplies in an event of power failure due to weather vagaries.
He urged for repairing of backlog of DTs within fifteen days and dumping of T-oil in districts.
Regarding the progress of Surya Ghar Scheme, Div Com emphasized on synching progress of smart metering and Surya Ghar installations and instructed for revising the target in the areas where a significant achievement has been made.
Meanwhile, he directed executing agency to double their effort of infra installations by hiring more technical staff to complete the work at the earliest.

29/10/2025

DC Srinagar visits SMHS and Super Specialty Hospitals to review Traffic Decongestion & Management measures
Takes stock of proposed plan of Nawab Bazar-Kak Saraie Corridor
SRINAGAR OCTOBER 29:- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Wednesday conducted a visit to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital, Super Specialty Hospital and Dental Hospital at Shreen Bagh to assess parking facilities, explore modalities for alternate vehicular route and implement sustainable parking solutions along the corridor of main City Hospitals.
During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer, R&B Circle North, Shabir Ahmad; DSP Traffic Police, Suhail Ahmad; Medical Superintendent, SMHS Hospital, Dr Andleeb; Medical Superintendent, Super Specialty Hospital, Dr Rubina; Executive Engineer R&B, Abdul Qayoom; Tehsildar South, Sajad Rasool, and other Officers and Engineers.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took an onsite assessment for dedicated and designated parking facility and alternate vehicular route in and around the main City hospitals to prevent roadside congestion and facilitate smooth access for patients, attendants and emergency vehicles.
The DC took stock of the comprehensive plan project worked out to decongest the Nawab Bazar–Kak Saraie Corridor through the Suner Kul route, aimed at ensuring smooth ambulance and vehicular movement.
On the occasion, the DC directed the concerned departments to work out the modalities and plan of the first phase focusing on providing an alternate route and connectivity, traffic regulation, parking management and improved pedestrian movement to enhance convenience for the hospital staff, patients and attendants alike.
Emphasizing inter-departmental coordination, the DC urged the Hospital Administration, Traffic Police, and R&B department to work in synergy to streamline traffic flow in the hospital zone and ensure hassle-free access for patients and emergency vehicles.
During the visit, DC also interacted with local Residents and Traders and assured them that the District Administration is committed to improving facilities and easing traffic congestion along the heavy load hospital junction particularly from Nawab Bazar-Kak Saraie corridor.

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