Srinagar, November 10(JKNS): The J&K Forest Department convened Meetings of the District Level Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for Kashmir North Forest Circle to examine the promotion cases of eligible Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)/Class-IV employees of Kupwara and Baramulla districts to the posts of Forest Guards and Junior Assistants under the prescribed promotion quota.
During the exercise, the Committee reviewed the district-wise vacancies, eligibility of candidates, seniority position, reservation roster and other relevant service records in accordance with the applicable recruitment rules and Government instructions.
In the twin districts of Kupwara and Baramulla, a total of 47 vacancies in the Executive and Ministerial categories were taken up for consideration, comprising 26 vacancies under the Executive category and 21 under the Ministerial category. The eligible candidates against these vacancies were considered by the Committee in accordance with the prescribed eligibility criteria and applicable rules.
The Committee also examined cases falling under the prescribed quota for promotion to the posts of Junior Assistants. The proceedings involved scrutiny of relevant records and fulfilment of the requisite procedural formalities.
The meeting was chaired by Sh. Irfan Ali Shah, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Kashmir North Circle. Other members present included Sh. Zahid Aslam, DFO, JV Forest Division and Member Secretary for Baramulla district; Sh. Owais Mir, DFO, Kamraj Forest Division and Member Secretary for Kupwara district; Sh. Ahzaz Pajwari, DFO, Langate Forest Division and SC & FC Pohru Division; Sh. Faisal Farooq, DFO, Kehmil Forest Division; Sh. Hidayatullah Mir, Under Secretary, Administrative Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment; and Sh. Showket Ahmad, Administrative Officer with the Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir.
The Chairman, while interacting with the media, emphasised that employee welfare remains a key priority of the Department and that timely consideration of promotion cases is an important aspect of this commitment. He observed that providing eligible employees with due opportunities for career advancement not only recognises their service, dedication and contribution but also enhances their morale, motivation and overall efficiency. He reiterated the Department’s commitment to ensuring a fair, transparent and time-bound process for the consideration of service matters.
The exercise underscores the Department’s commitment to employee welfare, transparent and efficient service administration, and strengthening its human resource framework. It also recognises the significant contribution of frontline and ministerial staff, whose dedicated services remain vital to the effective management, protection and conservation of forest resources.(JKNS)
Forest Department Conducts DPC Meeting in Kashmir North Forest Circle.
