Handwara, August 18, 2025:
Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shri Shrikant Balasaheb Suse (IAS), conducted his first official visit to Sub Division Handwara today. The visit was aimed at reviewing the progress of various administrative and developmental activities in the region.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner closely reviewed the ongoing digitisation of Jamabandis and Cadastral maps, which are part of the broader land records modernization initiative. He stressed the importance of accuracy and timely completion of the digitisation work to ensure transparency and better service delivery to the public.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed about disaster preparedness measures in the Sub Division in light of ongoing rains and weather predictions by MET department, along with other key administrative and developmental issues.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Shri Javeed Naseem Masoodi (JKAS), Shri Fayaz Ahmad Geelani (JKPS), and Tehsildar Handwara accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit. They provided a detailed overview of ongoing developmental projects and shared a comprehensive brief on the overall status of the Sub Division.
The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the efforts of the local administration and urged officers to maintain momentum in developmental works and public service delivery.