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Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam



Jammu, Jan 26 :  Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today inaugurated Video Conferencing Facility for jail inmates here at the District Jail Amphalla.

Chief Secretary complimented the inmates for getting this facility which will reduce the distances between the inmates and their families as they could now interact with each other without covering long distances.

Chief Secretary also inspected various sections of the jail including Interview Room facility, Jail Product’s Display, Manufactory and Jail Hospital.

He was informed that the Prison Department has been providing correctional programmes which include educational and vocational trainings, recreational programmes, psychiatric consultation etc. Besides the products manufactured in the prison are put to sale at the department’s retail outlet and through various exhibitions.

Meanwhile, a cultural function to celebrate the Republic Day was also held in the jail premises where several cultural items were presented by the jail inmates and the jail staff.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary complimented the inmates and jail staff for the cultural performances. He said it was a wonderful experience to witness so much talent of the inmates.

He also appreciated J&K Prisons Department for imparting professional skills of weaving, tailoring, and handicrafts to the jail inmates.

He said that jails are meant for correction where inmates are supposed to shun their past and start a new future so as to live a normal life as a good citizen of this country.

On the occasion, a 90 seconds short film on J&K Prisons Department was also played which showcased several correctional services being provided to the inmates.

The cultural programme was also witnessed by Director General of Police, Prisons, J&K, VK Singh; DIG Prisons, M S Lone; SSP District Jail Kot Bhalwal, Dinesh Sharma; Superintendent, District Jail Apmphalla, Saleem Ahmad Beigh, Jail officers, Jail inmates and their families.
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New Delhi, Sep 8: Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash has directed departmental heads to review content of the website of their respective department and update them, according to an official communication.

The chief secretary also directed for the appointment of nodal officer for this work.

The directive came after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued a note to IT Minister Kailash Gahlot over government websites facing problems for the past few months.

The directives were issued at a recent meeting with principal secretaries and secretaries.

The move intends to provide updated information pertaining to government works to users of department websites.

"The chief secretary directed HODs to review their content on websites and update the same...," stated a written communication of irrigation and flood control department to its officials.

In July this year, the chief minister had issued a strong note to Gahlot over websites working on and off for the past few months. (PTI)
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SRINAGAR, JUNE 25: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam has issued a series of instructions to the administration to ensure hassle-free and smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2018.
These instructions were issued following the extensive tour of the Advisor to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar and the Chief Secretary to Baltal and Panjtarni on Sunday to review the preparedness and arrangements for the annual Yatra.
Appreciating the arrangements put in place by various agencies involved in the conduct of the Yatra, the Chief Secretary observed that while most of the arrangements are in place and excellent work is being done by all the concerned in coordinated manner, some issues need focused attention and have to be addressed immediately. 
“Meteorological reports should begin forthwith from 25.06.2018 and these should be sent to all concerned,” said a communication issued by the Chief Secretary.
It said all arrangements for the Yatra should be completed one day prior to commencement of the Yatra on 28.06.2018. “The Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag and Ganderbal districts should confirm this in writing by 27.06.2018,” said the communication adding that the Deputy Commissioners concerned and the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir should bring to the notice of the Government any matter which requires intervention before 27.06.2018. 
It said while there is excellent coordination and synergy at senior levels and every official concerned with the Yatra is putting his best efforts for its smooth conduct, there is a need for greater coordination at the lower levels.  “There should be daily meetings at Camp level and at other levels, between those responsible for various arrangements, viz. Camp Director, Camp Officer from the District Administration, Police in-charge, etc,” it said.
The Chief Secretary has also stressed the need for ensuring greater communication and coordination between the civil and police administration and the Deputy Commissioners will review the capacities being created by the line departments (e.g. medical, drinking water, food, etc) and ensure that the capacities are adequate, based on the flow of Yatris and also for meeting any emergency situation.
“Food Safety is a top priority in the absence of which there can be health issues.  Deputy Commissioners will ensure that Food Safety Officers certify that arrangements are up-to-the-mark and that quality food is available during the yatra period,” it said adding that cleanliness has to be ensured throughout the Yatra period.
The other instructions issued by the Chief Secretary include maintenance of road from Ganderbal to Baltal, installation of proper telecom facilities, early deployment of camp officers and clear demarcation of trekking path, and showing the facilities enroute such as Camps, medical posts, toilets, parking places, etc.

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SRINAGAR, JUNE 23: The office bearers of the KAS Officers Association today called on the Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam to felicitate him on assuming office.
The KAS Officers Association was led by its President Tassaduq Hussain Mir. Vice-President of the Association Anil Sharma, General Secretary Mohammad Shahid Saleem, Publicity Secretary Waseem Raja, and other Executive Body members were also present.
The Chief Secretary advised the officers to work with zest and commitment to ensure responsive, pro-active and people-friendly administration.
The KAS Association assured the Chief Secretary of their unflinching support and unswerving commitment towards welfare of the State and its people.


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SRINAGAR, JUNE 23: B V R Subrahmanyam took charge as Chief Secretary of J&K on Saturday. He assumed charge from the outgoing Chief Secretary B B Vyas at a simple ceremony held in the Chief Secretary’s office chamber here.
On his arrival at the Civil Secretariat here, B V R Subrahmanyam was welcomed by Principal Secretary Home, R K Goyal, Principal Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, Rohit Kansal, Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department, Hilal Ahmad Parray and other senior officers.
A 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, B V R Subrahmanyam till recently served as Additional Chief Secretary Home, Chhattisgarh Government.
During his service career, Subrahmanyam has held key administrative positions in the Government of India. He was serving as Director in the Union Commerce Ministry, before being appointed as Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister during 2004-2008. He worked as a Senior Advisor with the World Bank from June 2008 to September 2011 before joining the PMO again in March 2012 as Joint Secretary.
He stayed in the PMO till March 2015 and then moved to his cadre state Chhattisgarh.
Mr Subrahmanyam has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a management degree from London Business School.
Immediately after assuming office as J&K Chief Secretary, Shri Subrahmanyam chaired an introductory meeting with the Administrative Secretaries and emphasised on providing a transparent, accountable, responsive and people-centric administration in the state. He asked Administrative Secretaries to be accessible to the common people and provide effective leadership, guidance and the much needed impetus and direction to the Administrative machinery for delivering good governance and desired developmental outcomes.

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Justice Gogoi for taking legal aid to doorstep of underprivileged
SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who is also the Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) today inaugurated the one-day State Level Conference on “Empowering the Marginalized through Legal Services” in presence of Justice N V Ramana, Judge Supreme Court of India at SKICC here today.
The conference was organized by High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with National Legal Services Authority of India, (NLSA), J&K State Legal Services Authority (JKSLSA) and J&K High Court Legal Services Committee.
On the occasion, Chief Guest, Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the need of the hour is to provide benefits to underprivileged sections by providing legal aid at their doorsteps. He also said that NLSA and SLSA provide the opportunity to bring the marginalised at par through legal services.
During the occasion, Justice N V Ramana presented a keynote address. In his speech, he maintained that access to justice and rule of law to weaker sections of society are signs of development and of a prosperous country. “People are equal before the law, but the problem which is still persistent is that marginalized are unaware of their legal right,” he added.
Justice Ramana stressed upon sensitization of the underprivileged. “Unfortunately legal aid is still treated as charity and people at the helm of affairs like lawyers, paralegal volunteers should come forward to make these people aware these people about legal law, welfare schemes and policies,” he added.
Acting Chief Justice of J&K, High Court Alok Aradhe presented a welcome address at the conference. During his speech, Justice Aradhe said that the aim of the conference is to make weaker and marginalized section of society aware about the existence of legal services institutions and availability of free legal services.
At the end of the inaugural session, Justice, Ali Mohammad Magrey, Chairman J&K, High Court Legal Services Committee presented the vote of thanks to the guests.
Advocate General, Jehangir Iqbal Ganaie, Chief Secretary, BB Vyas, DGP SP Vaid and other officers of administration participated in the conference.
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SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: Immediately after receiving President of India’s approval, Governor N.N. Vohra issued the Proclamation to impose Governor’s Rule in the State under section 92 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir today.
Governor held discussions with Sh. B.B. Vyas Chief Secretary today forenoon and identified the major tasks which shall require to be dealt with on a strict time bound basis, beginning from today.
To gear up the State administrative machinery to function with speed, efficiency and accountability the Governor is speaking to senior officers of  the Civil, Police, Forest and other departments today. This meeting shall be followed by a Security Review Meeting at the Raj Bhavan in the afternoon.
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SRINAGAR, MAY 29: Governor N.N. Vohra, has conveyed his grief on the sad passing away of mother-in-law of Sh. B. B. Vyas, Chief Secretary J&K.
In a message Governor has prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
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GoI to launch special disaster management project in 8 states: Secy NDMA
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Chief Secretary, Mr B B Vyas today called for cent percent funding from the Central Government for disaster mitigation in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Government of India has been generously extending financial assistance to the State while implementing projects under ADB loan and World Bank financing with 100% funding.  There is a need for similar dispensation to be considered for J&K in the Disaster Management area as well,” Mr Vyas said at a meeting convened through Videoconferencing by Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Mr R K Jain with the Chief Secretaries of eight states including Northeast and J&K to discuss the framework of projects conceived to mitigate disasters related to earthquakes.
Secretary NDMA informed the Chief Secretaries that the Government of India is in the process of launching a project  to workout strategies to mitigate and risk reduction to the life and property due to the earthquakes and in the first instance, eight states of Northeast, Himachal, Uttarakhand and J&K falling in the seismic zone of IV and V will be taken up for implementing measures and building capacities to deal with these natural calamities due to earthquakes. 
Mr Vyas urged the Secretary NDMA that J&K is looking forward for sharing by NDMA of best practices, new knowledge and expertise in the area of disaster mitigation, rural housing, building codes, regulatory framework and other related areas.
He said J&K has a peculiar geo-climatic condition and falls in the Seismic Zone IV and V, and majority of the population is residing in the Zone IV.  “Besides, people in J&K live on hillocks and in border areas which have peculiar challenges to be addressed to combat not only manmade disasters but natural calamities like earthquakes, floods and snow tsunamis which position the state in a multi-hazard zone and would require synergy and coordination of various Ministries and Departments for quick and effective response to all the natural and manmade disasters,” he said.
The Chief Secretary further informed the meeting that J&K has set up a separate department of Disaster Management and has put in place State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) headed by the Chief Minister, two Divisional Disaster Management Authorities headed by the respective Divisional Commissioners, and 22 District Disaster Management Authorities to formulate plans, coordinate resources and to build capacities to face the challenges arising due to calamities.  He said Emergency Disaster Response Centres(EDRC) are being set up to deal with the situation in the quickest of the time to save the precious lives and to minimize the damage.  He further informed that the State appreciates the need for procurement of disaster related equipment and retrofitting of public and private buildings to make them disaster resilient.  “However, a comprehensive framework needs to be worked out to provide techno-logical and techno-legal regime to regulate the construction of government buildings and to enforce design and building techniques for private houses as well for making them earthquake resistant,” he said and added that a team from J&K Disaster Management Department will to visit NDMA for interaction and further guidance on the disaster mitigation parameters.
During the meeting, the importance of a focused comprehensive strategy for risk management and disaster preparedness was impressed upon by the participants. Modalities regarding funding pattern came under discussion and states desired that Government of India should workout liberal funding for undertaking measures to safeguard life and property in public and private domain.

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JAMMU, APRIL 10: Union Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha Tuesday chaired a video conference with the Union Secretaries and Chief Secretaries of states, to review the preparations in regard to the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan-a special multi-departmental and multi-sectoral initiative for reaching out to the poor households in 21058 villages across the country.
Chief Secretary, J&K, B B Vyas also participated in the video conference.
The massive pro-poor initiative will be launched between 14th April and 5th May, 2018 and would involve as many as 33 lakh elected PRIs members, 5 crore women SHG members, MLAs and MP’s besides partnership of various state and central government departments and local communities.  As many as 1200 officers of Government of India will be deployed to the villages spread across the country in different states.
The special initiative will intensively focus on saturation of villages under seven programmes viz Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli HarGhar Yojana, Ujala Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Mission Indradhanush.
The activities scheduled to be carried during the mission period include Samajik Nyaya Diwas (Social Justice Day) on April 14th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat Diwas on April 18th, UjjwalaDiwas on April 20th, Rashtriya Panchayat Raj Diwas on April 24th, Gram Swaraj Diwas on April 28th, Ayushmaan Bharat Diwas on April 30th, Kisan Kalyan Diwas on May 2nd and AajeevikaDiwas on May 5th, 2018.
Among the many initiatives under the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan also include village cleanliness drives, camps for scholarship enrolment, bank account, Aadhaar linkage, new LPG connections, new electricity connections, sale of LED bulbs, enrolling beneficiaries under PMJDY, PMJJBY and PMSBY, vaccination of children and pregnant women, workshop on doubling farmers income and celebrating success stories of women and youth. 

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JAMMU, APRIL 9: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Monday chaired a meeting here to review the implementation of the skill and employment initiatives for youth across various departments including the two flagship employment schemes of the Government viz UMEED and Himayat.
Administrative Secretaries of the departments of Youth Services and Sports, Technical Education, Labour & Employment, School Education, Special Secretary Social Welfare, MD, J&K Women’s Development Corporation, Mission Director, SRLM, Mission Director Skill Development, Mission Director NULM and other senior officers were present.
A detailed account of the implementation status of the skill initiatives for youth/ women across various departments was presented during the meeting with directions from the Chief Secretary to the Mission Director, Skill Development to consolidate the information/progress of each department for capturing the exact picture of the outreach effort.
Chief Secretary also emphasized on enhancing employment opportunities for youth by training them in skills required for absorption in projects/fields like those associated with Railways, Hotels, Industry and Hydro Power Projects.
It was informed that under UMEED, which aims at financial inclusion of the poor especially women and linking them to sustainable livelihood opportunities, 24000 SHGs have been constituted covering over 2.4 lakh women.
Similarly, under the remodeledHimayat programme, JKSRLM is facilitating training of un-employed youth through skill courses for duration of 6, 9 and 12 months. As on date, more than 10,000 candidates have registered for skill training under the programme.

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JAMMU, APRIL 9: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas on Monday chaired a video conference with DCs to review the preparations in regard to the upcoming exams being conducted by the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) in the month of April and May, 2018, for recruitment of candidates to various posts in the Government including in School Education and Revenue departments.
Principal Secretary, Home, Director General of Police, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner, Secretary, GAD, ADGP, Security, IGP, Jammu, Chairman, JKSSB and other senior officers were present, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, IGP, Kashmir and other senior officers participated through video conferencing.
As many as 4 Lakh candidates will sit for these exams from across the state, for which examination centres have been kept in the districts of Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Jammu, Samba and Udhampur.
Chairman, JKSSB presented an activity-based chart covering all key aspects related to the smooth and transparent conduct of these exams including packing/custody/security/transportation/movement of the exam material, appointment and deployment of Superintendents/invigilators/observers and security/monitoring in and around exam centres.
Calling upon all the stakeholders to ensure smooth, transparent and incident free exams, Chief Secretary asked the concerned DCs to constitute teams comprising officers of civil/police department and assigning each member dedicated tasks and responsibilities.
Chief Secretary directed that the task should be taken up in mission mode by all the stakeholders to ensure the conduct of exam in a flawless manner.  He also emphasized on joint touring of the exam centres/halls during exam days by DCs/SSPs and other senior officers besides video coverage in and around exam centres.
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Several proposals cleared

JAMMU, APRIL 6: The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) headed by Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Friday in its 105th meeting cleared several proposals of urgent developmental and public importance, on the specified terms and conditions.
Financial Commissioner Revenue, Mr Lokesh Dutt Jha, Principal Secretary, Finance, Administrative Secretaries of the Departments of Forest, Ecology & Environment, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), J&K, Chief Wild Life Warden J&K, Environmentalists, Dr S P Singh Dutta and Dr G A Bhat and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
The proposals cleared included the use of forest land for construction of PMGSY roads in various forest divisions of the state, construction of drinking water supply to Drang Village in Tangmarg, construction of Tunnel under USBRL Project etc.
While reiterating the directions for ensuring minimum felling of trees and undertaking compensatory afforestation over alternate land in lieu of diversion of forest land, Chief Secretary stressed upon strict supervision and monitoring of approved works in the forest areas. He said cutting of trees/saplings, which constitute a precious forest resource be avoided as far as possible and afforestation plans drawn up to fill up the gaps besides protection works be undertaken to prevent soil erosion.
Chief Secretary emphasised that during the conceptualization stage itself, the road alignments be worked out, ensuring minimum felling of tress.

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Special initiative for poor rural households to begin on April 14 



JAMMU, APRIL 6: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas on Friday reviewed the preparation of various state government departments in regard to the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan-a special multi-departmental and multi-sectoral initiative for reaching out to the poor households in 21058 villages across the country.
The mission will be launched during 14th April to 5th May, 2018 for universal coverage of seven programmes viz Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli HarGhar Yojana, Ujala Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Mission Indradhanush.
The activities scheduled to be carried during the mission period include Samajik Nyaya Diwas (Social Justice Day) on April 14thto commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat Diwas on April 18th, UjjwalaDiwas on April 20th, Rashtriya Panchayat Raj Diwas on April 24th, Gram Swaraj Diwas on April 28th, Ayushmaan Bharat Diwas on April 30th, Kisan Kalyan Diwas on May 2nd and AajeevikaDiwas on May 5th, 2018.
During the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, special day long events will be organised across the state and would involve partnership of various state, central government departments and the local communities.
Chief Secretary directed the concerned Administrative Secretaries to prepare activity wise calendar of events setting clear measurable targets besides ensuring that officers/officials, covering all 7 programmes, are deployed in teams to the gram panchayat, block and the district level to ensure success of this mission.
Chief Secretary asked Administrative Secretary Rural Development & Panchayati Raj to organise a video conference with DCs on April 9th to ensure better coordination with the district administration. 

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JAMMU, MARCH 27: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Tuesday chaired a meeting here with Administrative Secretaries, in view of the upcoming visit of the 15th Finance Commission (FC) to the state, slated in the 2nd week of April, 2018.  
The 15th FC constituted on November 27, 2017 with Shri N.K. Singh as its Chairman, shall make its report available by 30th October, 2019, covering a period of five years commencing 1st April, 2020.
During the visit, the Commission will hold wide-ranging consultations with all the stake holders including the state Government, trade and industry, financial institutions and political parties.
Chief Secretary urged the Administrative Secretaries to fully gear up for the visit of the Finance Commission and submit the necessary proposals based on critical analysis of their departmental requirements/priority areas for the next 5-10 years, to the Finance Department by 3rd April, 2018.

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