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J&K Govt Orders Posting of Two JKAS Officers to Tourism Department
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:36 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has directed the posting of two Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service officers to the Tourism Department to strengthen the state's tourism initiatives.
The state government has issued an order directing the transfer of two Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers to the Tourism Department. The directive, issued by the Home Department, aims to bring experienced civil servants into the tourism sector to help implement development plans. JKAS officers are a key cadre in the state's civil service, and their posting is expected to enhance coordination between tourism agencies and administrative bodies. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to boost tourism in the region, which is a significant contributor to the state's economy.