Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today released the Calendar-2026 and Official Diary of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) at a function held here.
The Calendar and Diary, brought out annually by the Department of Information & Public Relations, highlight important landmarks, cultural heritage, developmental initiatives and key achievements of the UT besides serving as an important reference and documentation tool for Government functioning.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts of the Department of Information & Public Relations in effectively documenting and disseminating information related to Government policies, programmes and achievements. He underscored the crucial role played by the department in strengthening transparent communication between the Government and the public, and in showcasing the socio-economic and developmental progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
Commissioner Secretary, Information and General Administration Department, M. Raju, and Director, Information & Public Relations, Nitish Rajora, were also present on the occasion.
Among others present were Special Secretary to the Chief Secretary, K.S. Chib; Special Secretary, General Administration Department, Joginder Singh Rai; Special Secretary to the Chief Secretary, Naginder Singh Jamwal, and other senior officers of the Information Department and concerned officers.
The Calendar-2026 and Diary are expected to serve as valuable resources for Government offices, institutions and stakeholders, while also reinforcing the commitment of the administration towards effective public outreach and information dissemination.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary, reviewed the preparations for Phase-II of the Commemoration of 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’, the National Song of India, scheduled to be observed across the J&K from January 19 to January 26, 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day celebrations together with the national celebrations held on this occasion.
The review meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; Secretary, School Education; Director, School Education and other senior officers of the concerned departments. Deputy Commissioners from all districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing.
During the review, the Chief Secretary highly appreciated the exemplary performance of all districts during Phase-I, which enabled Jammu & Kashmir to emerge as the top-performing region in the country, surpassing even the largest States in terms of scale, participation and overall impact of the celebrations.
Encouraging the Deputy Commissioners to sustain the momentum, the Chief Secretary urged them to ensure equally stellar performance during Phase-II, beginning January 19. He emphasized that the second phase should further deepen public engagement, particularly among youth, students and community groups, and strengthen the spirit of national pride, unity and patriotism across the Union Territory.
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