Overview

• Mohammad Taj Chowdhary and Tirath Ram have been appointed as in-charge Chief Engineers for Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir and Irrigation & Flood Control, Kashmir, respectively.
• Five Executive Engineers were promoted to Superintending Engineers, filling all vacancies at this level in the department.
• The Establishment-cum-Selection Committee recommended these appointments to resolve leadership shortages and ensure continuity in project delivery.
• The Jammu & Kashmir Engineering Services Forum praised the government’s 20-day promotion drive, which elevated 30 Executive Engineers and two Superintending Engineers to senior roles.
• Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana has mandated regular performance monitoring of newly promoted officers to enhance the execution of water supply and irrigation projects.