J&K PSC submits annual report
Jammu Tawi, December 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 6th meeting of Wildlife Board for the UT of J&K, at Lok Bhavan.
The Board, which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, accorded wildlife clearance to several projects and recommended some proposals to National Board of Wildlife for final approval. These included projects of 4G-saturation, Jal Jeevan Mission, re-alignment of transmission lines, setting up of border security posts, development of horticulture nursery and installation of avalanche warning systems.
The Board was apprised about various conservation and habitat improvement activities of the department. This includes measures taken in handling of human-wild animal conflict, establishment of rescue centres and habitat restoration works of wetlands.
The Lieutenant Governor called for prioritizing sustainable management of biodiversity and conservation of wildlife habitats.
He emphasised on promotional activities, particularly among school children, for major projects like Jambu Zoo, Hokersar and Gharana Wetland. He also asked to provide public transport to these destinations to promote eco-tourism.
The efforts made by department in operationalization of Hangul Breeding Centre at Tral were also presented during the meeting. The Board noted with satisfaction the increasing trend of population of Hangul from 127 in 2008 to 323 in 2025 census.
The meeting also discussed the damage to agricultural crops by Wild Boar, Blue Bull and monkeys. The Board desired to explore the possibility of compensating farmers’ losses caused by wild animals.
Documentaries showing restoration works in Hokersar and Gharana Wetland Conservation Reserves and operationalization of Hangul Breeding Centre were screened.
Various publications of the department included Wildlife Calendar 2026; a coffee table book on wildlife of J&K-a journey through protected wilderness; a book titled “The Bounty of Pir Panjal-a journey through its flora and fauna” and a report on first time discovery of Hedgehog in J&K were also released.
Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) today submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 2024-25 to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan Jammu.
The delegation of the Members of the Commission – Dr Rajiv Singh, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Shri Yashpal Kotwal and Asaf Mehmood Sagar, was led by Chairman JKPSC, Arun Kumar Choudhary.
The report was submitted in terms of Article 323(2) of the Constitution of India.
The report outlines a year of significant administrative reforms and presents a comprehensive review of the functioning of the Commission.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission for upholding the highest standards of integrity and ensuring a fair, merit-based, speedy and transparent selection process.
Arun Kumar Choudhary, Chairman JKPSC briefed the Lieutenant Governor on technological interventions including the upcoming SMS notification initiative designed to provide aspirants with updates at various stages of the selection process.
The report provides details of the selections made, Departmental Promotion Committee meetings held, promotions effected and the recruitment rules of the departments approved, among other important matters.
