As part of its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, various employees have been dismissed from service by J&K Government on account of official misconduct.
Five crafts from Kashmir namely Kani Shawl, Pashmina, Sozni, Paper-Machie, Walnut Wood Carving, Khatamband, and Hand Knotted Carpets crafts have already been GI certified. The Handicrafts and Handloom Department has been facilitating the promotion of GI-tagged products symbolizing the empowerment of the artisans.
Tourism is the major source of livelihood in Jammu and Kashmir. Millions of people are connected to this sector in one or the other way. The J&K government is giving full impetus to this sector to see the UT grow.
All government employees of J&K were asked to register themselves with the Jammu and Kashmir Human Resource Management System (JKHRM) for drawing their salary for October.