J&K, Apr 28 (APAC Media): The Jammu and Kashmir government has deployed 35 IAS and JKAS officers under the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) to assess and improve conditions in remote border villages along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC).
According to official instructions, the officers will undertake field visits during May and June 2026. Their primary responsibility will be to evaluate the implementation of government schemes, identify developmental gaps, and interact directly with local residents, civil society members, and security forces stationed in these sensitive regions.
“The government of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned 35 IAS and JKAS officers under the Vibrant Villages Programme II to undertake field-level assessment and review of development initiatives in border areas. “Official Statement.
Officers and Assigned Border Villages (Vibrant Villages Programme)
- Shaleen Kabra (Jal Shakti) – Garkhri & Rakh Khanor, Akhnoor
- Ashwani Kumar (Power Development) – Jabowal Khurd & Kaku Da Kotha, Arnia
- Ashish Chandra (Tourism) – Kanachak & Beli Bakavan, Marh
- Shailendra Kumar (Finance) – Bhalwal Bharat & Maljodha, Paragwal
- Anil Kumar Singh (PWD R&B) – Chakrali & Golpattan, Marh
- Chandrakar Bharti (Home) – Kot Maira & Khour
- Brij Mohan (Culture) – Mangu Chak & Regal, Samba
- Saurabh Bhagat (FCS&CA) – Machil & Har During, Kupwara
- Mandeep Kour (H&UDD) – Abdulian & Badyal Brahmana
- R Alice Vaz (Planning) – Bobiya & Gajnal, Kathua
- Sheetal Nanda (Forest) – Chakdulma & Chaklala
- Yasha Mudgal (Cooperative) – Bulechak & Flora
- Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (Youth Services) – Sariah & Sher, Rajouri
- Sarmad Hafeez (Social Welfare) – Posh Pora & Kunaan
- Prasanna Ramaswamy G (Tribal Affairs) – Teetwal & Amroohi
- Vikramjit Singh (Industries) – Loharkote & Chappardhara
- Kumar Rajeev Ranjan (Labour) – Silauniyan & Chakatroo
- Ram Niwas Sharma (Education) – Salasan & Maidanan
- Talat Parvez Roohilla (Public Enterprises) – Kamal Kote & Choolan Kalsan
- Rehana Batool (IMPARD) – Dug Channi & Kandral
- Mir Tariq Ali (WCD) – Trehgam
- Piyush Singla (IT) – Silikote & Tulwari
- Mohammad Ajaz (RDD) – Shahpur & Nangali
- SL Naveen (Civil Aviation) – Bedar Balnai & Chhamber Kanari
- Avny Lavasa (Transport) – Kushalpur & Nai Basti Gulabgarh
- Anjali Sehrawat (JJM) – Dhailan & Dehrian
- Vikas Kundal (JKSSB) – Gund Gajra & Jabdi
- Nazim Zai Khan (FCS&CA Kashmir) – Nawa Gabra
- Narinder Singh Bali (Dairy) – Dardpora
- Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (Sericulture) – Alachi Zab
- Majid Khalil Drabu (Enquiries) – Rawathpora
- Owais Ahmad (Skill Development) – Tulail & Neeru
- Akriti Sagar (NHM) – Rangoor & SM Pur
- Shreya Singhal (JKTDC) – Suchetgarh
- Ananth Dwivedi (State Health Agency) – Nanga & Nathwal
As part of the exercise, officers will prepare detailed village action plans focusing on infrastructure development, improved service delivery, and socio-economic upliftment. These reports are expected to be submitted to the Planning Department by June 30, 2026, and will serve as a key input for future policy interventions in border areas.
District administrations, particularly deputy commissioners, have been directed to extend full logistical and administrative support to ensure smooth conduct of field visits. All concerned departments have also been instructed to coordinate effectively with the visiting officers.
The Vibrant Villages Programme II aims to bridge developmental gaps in remote border habitations, enhance connectivity, and promote sustainable economic opportunities. The initiative also seeks to strengthen national security through improved habitation and infrastructure in strategically important regions.
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