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J&K Govt Assigns Extra Duties to Four District Information Officers
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has assigned additional responsibilities to four district information officers, expanding their roles in public communication and outreach.
The Jammu and Kashmir government announced on Thursday that it will assign additional charges to four district information officers across the state. The decision aims to strengthen the department’s outreach and improve coordination between district administrations and the public.
The officers, who are currently serving in their respective districts, will take on expanded duties that include overseeing media relations, coordinating public information campaigns, and ensuring timely dissemination of government policies. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and responsiveness in local governance.
Officials say the new responsibilities will help streamline communication channels and enable quicker dissemination of information to citizens. The appointments are effective immediately and will be monitored for impact on service delivery.
The government’s move comes amid growing demand for better public engagement and accountability at the district level. It is expected to improve the efficiency of information dissemination across Jammu and Kashmir.
The officers, who are currently serving in their respective districts, will take on expanded duties that include overseeing media relations, coordinating public information campaigns, and ensuring timely dissemination of government policies. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and responsiveness in local governance.
Officials say the new responsibilities will help streamline communication channels and enable quicker dissemination of information to citizens. The appointments are effective immediately and will be monitored for impact on service delivery.
The government’s move comes amid growing demand for better public engagement and accountability at the district level. It is expected to improve the efficiency of information dissemination across Jammu and Kashmir.