J&K Government Appoints Harjeet Kour as Director Finance, Skill Development Department

The Jammu and Kashmir government announced today that Harjeet Kour has been appointed as Director of Finance for the State's Skill Development Department. The appointment was disclosed through an official release by the department, confirming Kour's new responsibilities in overseeing the financial operations of the skill‑training initiatives across the region.

As Director Finance, Kour will be tasked with budgeting, fund allocation, and financial monitoring for programmes aimed at enhancing employability and vocational training for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the department's schemes receive transparent and efficient financial management.

The Skill Development Department, a key component of the state’s effort to boost job creation and entrepreneurship, has been expanding its outreach under various government schemes. Kour's appointment is expected to strengthen fiscal oversight as the department scales up its training centres and industry partnerships.

The government has not released further details about Kour's professional background, but the posting underscores the administration's focus on reinforcing financial governance within its skill‑building agenda.