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17 Officers Shifted in Major J&K Information Department Reshuffle
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 09:16 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government announced a major reshuffle in its Information Department, transferring 17 officers to new posts. The move aims to streamline communication and improve administrative efficiency.
On 15 September 2024, the Jammu & Kashmir administration announced a comprehensive reshuffle in its Information Department, transferring 17 officers across various positions.
The change is part of the government’s effort to enhance transparency, streamline communication channels, and address administrative bottlenecks within the department.
Senior positions such as Director of Public Relations and Head of Media Relations were among the posts affected, with the transferred officers now overseeing new responsibilities aimed at improving coordination with other state agencies.
Civil service experts have welcomed the move, noting that it could lead to more efficient dissemination of information to the public and better alignment of departmental objectives with the state’s governance goals.
The change is part of the government’s effort to enhance transparency, streamline communication channels, and address administrative bottlenecks within the department.
Senior positions such as Director of Public Relations and Head of Media Relations were among the posts affected, with the transferred officers now overseeing new responsibilities aimed at improving coordination with other state agencies.
Civil service experts have welcomed the move, noting that it could lead to more efficient dissemination of information to the public and better alignment of departmental objectives with the state’s governance goals.