Information & PR Kishtwar

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

🇮🇳 Celebrate India's 80th Independence Day Through Your Talent! 🇮🇳

The Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir invites J&K Domiciles (13 years & above) to participate in the following competitions:

🎤 National Anthem Singing Competition

Category: Individual | Group

📝 Essay Writing Competition

Topics:
• My Vision for Viksit Bharat @2047
• Youth Against Drugs: Building a Stronger Jammu & Kashmir

🎨 Drawing Competition

Theme: Draw Your Favourite Freedom Fighter

🏆 Cash Prizes: ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | 🥉 ₹5,000

📅 Competition Period: 01st August – 10th August 2026

👇 Registration Links

🎤 National Anthem Singing Competition
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📝 Essay Writing Competition
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🎨 Drawing Competition
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04/08/2026

*District Task Force (DTF) Kishtwar Intensifies Anti-Child Labour Operations in Kishtwar under NCPCR Campaign 4.0*

Kishtwar, August 04, 2026

In view of the Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0 launched by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the District Task Force (DTF), under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), who is also the Chairman of the DTF, conducted an intensive anti-child labour drive across various commercial establishments and construction sites in Kishtwar district.

The drive was conducted by the Labour Department, Kishtwar, under the supervision of Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kishtwar, Smt. Mamta Sudershan (JKAS), Member Secretary, DTF, in collaboration *with* Child Welfare Committee Kishtwar, Special Juvenile Police Officer, Kishtwar; Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Kishtwar; and other stakeholder departments of the District Task Force.

During the drive, several commercial establishments, including hotels, restaurants, workshops, roadside eateries, shops, construction sites, dhabas, garages, and other business units, were inspected to identify instances of child labour and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and other relevant child protection laws.

The inspection team sensitized employers, shopkeepers, and business owners about the legal consequences of engaging children in labour and emphasized the importance of ensuring that every child has access to education, care, and a safe environment.

They were advised to strictly adhere to child labour laws and refrain from employing children in any occupation prohibited under the Act.

The officials reiterated that child labour is a serious violation of children's rights and appealed to the public to actively support the administration in eliminating the practice.

Citizens were urged to immediately report any cases of child labour or child exploitation to the Labour Department, District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee, Child Helpline (1098), or the concerned authorities so that prompt action can be taken.

The inspection team comprised Labour Officer, Kishtwar, Sh. Sunil Kumar; Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee Kishtwar, Sh. Sheetal Sharma; Special Juvenile Police Officer, Sh. Danish Qaiser; and members from other stakeholder departments.

04/08/2026

📢 *DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT & COUNSELLING CENTRE (MCC), KISHTWAR*
🎯 *JOB FAIR – 2026*

Looking for a job or a better career opportunity? Don't miss the Job Fair 2026 being organized by the District Employment & Counselling Centre (MCC), Kishtwar under the Directorate of Employment, J&K.

📅 Date: 08th August 2026 (Saturday)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: District Employment & Counselling Centre (MCC), Kishtwar

*Key Highlights:*

1. 10+ Participating Companies
2. 150+ Job Vacancies
3. On-the-Spot Interviews & Placement Assistance
4. Career Counselling
5. Registration on Employment Portal
6. Awareness on Self-Employment Schemes
7. Mission YUVA Help Desk

🎓 Eligibility: 10th Pass & Above

📄 Bring: At least 05 copies of your Resume/CV.

📲 Register Now by Scanning the QR Code or fill out the Google Form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/uzwAnJEUcSoG6xAB9

📞 For Queries: 01995-451512
📧 Email: [email protected]

*Shape Your Future. Grab the Opportunity. See you at the Job Fair!*🚀

04/08/2026

*DC Kishtwar Chairs District Telecom Committee Meeting*

Kishtwar, August 04, 2026

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, JKAS, today chaired a meeting of the District Telecom Committee (DTC) to review the telecom infrastructure in the district and assess the progress of ongoing projects.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made on the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the directions issued during the previous DTC meeting.

While reviewing the progress of the 4G Saturation Project, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure the timely completion of the remaining sites so that reliable mobile connectivity is extended to all uncovered and remote areas of the district. He emphasized the need for close coordination among all stakeholder departments to ensure the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed the SDM Marwah to identify suitable State land at Afti and Choidraman in Warwan, and at Renaie in Marwah area of Sub-Division Marwah for the installation of BSNL 4G telecommunication towers. He further instructed the Revenue Department to expedite the process related to the identification and transfer of suitable State land so that work on the remaining tower locations can be taken up without delay. He emphasized that all bottlenecks should be resolved through effective inter-departmental coordination to facilitate the early completion of the project.

Reviewing the status of Right of Way (RoW) applications on the Unified Portal of the Department of Telecommunications, the ACR Kishtwar apprised the Deputy Commissioner that there was no pendency of RoW applications in the district. The Deputy Commissioner directed the ACR Kishtwar to continue regular follow-up and coordination with the concerned departments for timely resolution of technical issues and prompt disposal of any pending applications.

It was also informed in the meeting that the Call Before You Dig (CBUD) app is functioning smoothly in the district. The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the importance of strict usage of the CBUD app to prevent damage to underground telecom infrastructure during excavation works across the district.

Emphasizing the need for better coordination and efficient communication services, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that all stakeholder departments must work in close coordination to ensure the timely ex*****on, maintenance, and expansion of telecom infrastructure across the district.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kishtwar, Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS); ACR Kishtwar, Sh. Idrees Lone; CPO Kishtwar, Sh. Akhil Thakur; ACP/ACD Kishtwar, Sh. Neeraj Sharma; CEO, Municipal Council Kishtwar, Sh. Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; Dy. SP Headquarters, Dr. Ishan Gupta; DIO NIC Kishtwar, Sh. Faizal Khan; GM, NHIDCL Kishtwar Sh. Gursewak Singh; ExEn, PWD R&B Paddar, Er. Gurjeet Singh; besides other concerned officers and stakeholders.

03/08/2026

🇮🇳 Let Your Voice Echo the Spirit of the Nation! 🎤

As part of the 80th Independence Day Celebrations, the Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir (DIPR J&K) invites you to participate in the National Anthem Singing Competition 2026.

👥 Category: Individual | Group

🏆 Cash Prizes
🥇 ₹10,000 | 🥈 ₹7,500 | 🥉 ₹5,000

📅 Competition Period: 01st August – 10th August 2026

👇 For registration link and complete competition details, please refer to the creative below.

03/08/2026

📝 Write Your Vision. Inspire the Nation. 🇮🇳

Celebrate the 80th Independence Day by sharing your thoughts and ideas in the Essay Writing Competition 2026, organised by the Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir (DIPR J&K).

📖 Topics:
• My Vision for Viksit Bharat @2047
• Youth Against Drugs: Building a Stronger Jammu & Kashmir

🏆 Cash Prizes
🥇 ₹10,000 | 🥈 ₹7,500 | 🥉 ₹5,000

📅 Competition Period: 01st August – 10th August 2026

👇 For registration link and complete competition details, please refer to the creative below.

03/08/2026

🎨 Paint the Spirit of Freedom! 🇮🇳

Pay tribute to India's freedom fighters by participating in the Drawing Competition 2026, organised by the Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir (DIPR J&K) as part of the 80th Independence Day Celebrations.

🖌️ Theme: Draw Your Favourite Freedom Fighter

🏆 Cash Prizes
🥇 ₹10,000 | 🥈 ₹7,500 | 🥉 ₹5,000

📅 Competition Period: 01st August – 10th August 2026

👇 For registration link and complete competition details, please refer to the creative below.

03/08/2026

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