JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 6: The Transport department has collected Rs 16.10 lakh revenue through the e-auction of fancy number plates in the UT in first e -auction of fancy numbers.
The e-Auction of fancy number is one of the faceless services of Motor Vehicle Department recently launched by Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta.
According to online details , about 81 applicants had registered online from different RTOs/ARTOs to participate in online bidding for different fancy registration number in first round until Tuesday afternoon in first cycle.
In the first week of September, the coveted number JK02DF0786 was auctioned for nearly Rs 151000. Similarly, JK02DF0001 was auctioned for nearly Rs 151000. Registration numbers starting from 0001 to 9999 are put for public auction.
As per user manual, the vehicle owner can register themselves on the national transport website: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy (user manual available at portal) and the link of the same is also available on the UT administration transport department website: www.jktrans.gov.in to obtain the unique acknowledgement number (UAN) for login and participation in Bidding process after submission of registration and reserve money. The fancy number plates have been divided into different categories with a different reserve/base price for each category.
The new online facility will not only bring transparency to the whole system but will also ensure the identity of the person is hidden until the final auction procedure is started. Earlier the vehicle owners had to visit the concerned RTOs /ARTOs and quote a price apart from the prescribed fees and deposit a demand draft of that price at concerned offices and the vehicle owner who bids the higher price was allotted the fancy number. From now onwards they can avail this services from comfort of their homes by simply clicking on official website of the department.
Sharing details, Secretary Transport, Prasanna Ramaswamy G added that the move is intended to bring transparency in issuing fancy numbers. As per the new system, an applicant can now make payments for fancy numbers online through the Transport Department’s website and the practice will also reduce human interface at the RTO end, he added.
No: PR/DI/23/1209/
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Department of Information
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Email: [email protected]
H&H Deptt Kashmir honours Craft Instructors, Master Craftsmen to mark Teacher’s Day celebrations
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: In order to celebrate the Teachers Day, Department of Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H), Kashmir today honoured and recognized the services of Craft Instructors and Master Craftsmen who are substantial medium to preserve the rich traditional art, heritage, culture and traditional skills of Kashmir in an impressive function held here in this regard.
It is because of their services, Srinagar earned a place in UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the craft and folk-art category, the only city in India from a list of 49 worldwide to earn this honour.
Commissioner Secretary Industries and commerce, Vikramjit Singh, who was the chief guest on the occasion, acknowledged the remarkable contribution of Craft Instructors and Master Craftsmen. He said, “I extend heartfelt appreciation to all Craft Instructors and Master Craftsmen, who are no less than educators, for their invaluable contributions to our communities and society at large”.
Speaking on the occasion Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir highlighted the role of Craft Instructors in creating a balance between the traditional values and contemporary outlook. He termed craftsmen the ambassadors of our heritage to the world. He further highlighted the departmental role in bridging the gap between the department and artisans through the Karkhandar scheme introduced to bring new life into UT’s craft industry, especially the dying crafts.
This day celebrated by department serves as a reminder of the vital contributions of the instructors in nurturing the minds of the next generation. The theme ‘Celebrating our Craftsmen’ underscores the importance of instructors as catalysts for personal growth, critical thinking, and societal progress. It highlights their role in not only imparting the craft but also playing an invaluable role in teaching and guiding individuals, often students or hobbyists, in the creation of various craft projects.
In celebration of Teachers’ Day, the department arranged the programme to recognize and celebrate the craftsmen for their commitment to imparting the age-old crafts. The event witnessed distribution of certificates among the Master Trainers of Karkhandar scheme. On the spot orders were also issued for establishment of new units under Karkhandar scheme and formulation of cooperative societies.
Pledge taking ceremony on Brashtachar Mukht, J&K was also held on the occasion.
