District Magistrate, Udhampur

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, inaugurated the sixth ‘DIDI KI RASOI’ outlet at Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur, facilitated by DUDA Udhampur-Reasi to empower women SHGs through sustainable livelihood opportunities. Appreciating the initiative, he lauded its role in promoting women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and financial self-reliance. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, inspected ongoing AMRUT 2.0 water supply works at Barrian, Jakhani and Salmay. He directed the executing agencies to expedite the works by deploying adequate manpower and machinery, maintain strict quality standards and ensure timely completion through effective coordination and close monitoring. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, chaired a meeting with ICDS officers to review Anganwadi Centres and welfare schemes. He directed CDPOs to ensure regular attendance of Anganwadi Sanginis and Sahayikas, conduct inspections and strengthen monitoring for effective implementation of schemes and improved grassroots-level service delivery. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, reviewed arrangements for the JKSSB Accounts Assistant examination scheduled for November 15, 2026, directing officers to ensure strict adherence to SOPs, proper coordination and foolproof logistical and security arrangements for its smooth, fair and transparent conduct. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

District Administration, Udhampur, in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations, J&K, has commenced a two-day training programme for Charge-level Officers, Census Clerks and Technical Assistants for Census 2027 Phase-II Population Enumeration. The programme is being held under the chairmanship of Principal Census Officer and DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, who stressed the importance of accuracy, diligence and adherence to prescribed guidelines and timelines to ensure reliable data collection and the smooth, timely completion of the Census exercise. @diprjk @Divcomjammu @CensusIndia2027

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, reviewed the progress of PMGSY and PWD road projects across the district, directing officers to expedite pending works, resume stalled projects and ensure timely completion. Tehsildars were tasked with monitoring road quality, while executing agencies were directed to start maintenance of all roads within one week. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, conducted an extensive tour of remote Kulwanta Block and held a public outreach programme to listen to public grievances and assess local developmental needs. DC emphasised people-centric governance and assured that genuine grievances would be addressed on priority. Several issues were resolved on the spot, while concerned officers were directed to ensure time-bound redressal of public demands. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

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DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Clean Himalayan and Hill Cities Initiative under the Solid Waste Management framework for sustainable development of Patnitop. He directed all concerned departments to ensure timely execution through effective coordination and a mission-oriented approach to make Patnitop cleaner, greener and environmentally sustainable. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, chaired a DLIC meeting to review Mission YUVA applications, approving 480 cases for financial assistance. He directed departments to fast-track processing, minimise rejections through proper guidance and handholding and work in mission mode. Banks were asked to expedite sanctions and disbursements to boost youth entrepreneurship and self-employment. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, chaired a meeting with officers of line departments to review the status of public grievances on the JK-Samadhan Portal. He directed all departments to expedite the disposal of pending grievances and ensure timely, effective and quality redressal to the satisfaction of citizens. The ADC was also directed to closely monitor progress and ensure regular follow-up. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, conducted an extensive tour of Chenani and Sudhmahadev to review ongoing developmental works. He inspected the Chenani–Sudhmahadev road construction and reviewed other ongoing projects, directing the executing agencies to expedite progress and ensure timely completion. He also visited the BDO Office & CHC Chenani to review their functioning, emphasising punctuality, discipline and accountability among officials. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, reviewed the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, emphasising intensified door-to-door awareness to maximise public participation. He directed empanelled vendors to expedite pending rooftop solar installations and stressed timely smart meter coverage to ensure transparency, energy efficiency and consumer convenience. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

To mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, District Administration Udhampur, in collaboration with District Police, organised a unity pledge and march past at DPL Udhampur, followed by a Padyatra. MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta, DIG Swarn Singh Kotwal and DC Ananth Dwivedi participated, urging people to uphold Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ideals & strengthen national unity, integrity, peace and brotherhood. Participants also pledged to safeguard the unity and integrity of the nation. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, today presided over the weekly Block Diwas at Panchayat Bilaspur, Block Khoon & interacted with former PRI members and local residents to assess public grievances and developmental needs. He assured time-bound redressal of genuine grievances, directed officers to ensure effective delivery of public services and greater awareness about government welfare schemes. Several grievances were also resolved on the spot. @diprjk @Divcomjammu

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, reviewed the progress of PMGSY and PWD road projects, directing officers and executing agencies to expedite work, resume stalled projects, restore damaged road stretches and ensure timely completion of targets. He stressed removing bottlenecks, deploying adequate field staff and regularly monitoring ongoing works to ensure accountability and efficient execution. @diprjk

DC Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, reviewed preparations for upcoming Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-2026, directing all concerned departments to organise activities, including the Run for Unity, with active participation of stakeholders. He stressed making all necessary arrangements well in advance to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of celebrations across the district. @diprjk