Next significant reform initiative under Modi's leadership?

The special two-day Lok Sabha debate on the Constitution was prompted by the Opposition's claim that it is under threat. A key point of discussion during the debate was the potential implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), an issue that has long been a subject of political and societal debate. PM Modi, during his response to the debate, referred to the UCC as a “Secular Civil Code,” signaling the government’s intent to introduce legislation that would create uniformity in civil laws across all citizens, irrespective of religion. This could mark the next significant reform initiative under Modi's leadership, aligning with the BJP's longstanding ideological commitment to the UCC. The Opposition accused the ruling coalition of undermining constitutional values, while the government projected itself as a champion of reform and progress. The discussions also hinted at the roadmap for future reforms under the current leadership.

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IAS Athar Aamir Khan Leads Kulgam's Holistic Development with Focus on Livelihood and Government Schemes

IAS Athar Aamir Khan belongs to 2o16 batch and is currently posted as Deputy Commissioner,Kulgam, in Jammu and Kashmir.Known for his unwavering dedication and hardwork, Khan achieved an exceptional All India Rank 2 in UPSC and is highly admired by aspirants.

Regarding his vision for Kulgam, his focus is on holistic development of the district through saturation of Government of India schemes and leveraging districts inherent strengths "Our goal is to ensure that all government schemes reach everyone. At the same time, we focus on utilizing the district's strengths—agriculture, horticulture, tourism, fisheries, and water resources—to create livelihoods," he explained.

Kulgam faces challenging geographical and climate conditions with this Khan aims to make best use of available resources and schemes to empower the community. "Every family in the district should have access to schemes like the Ayushman Bharat Golden Card, Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), and pensions. No one should be left out. There's immense potential in fisheries and agriculture, and we are focusing on generating employment through these. In fact, Kulgam emerged as the best-performing district in fisheries this year," he shared.

Under his leadership, Initiatives like fish farms under the Kisan Credit Card scheme and infrastructure upgrades through the Jal Jeevan Mission have enhanced livelihoods and connectivity. The healthcare sector has excelled with 100% Ayushman Bharat coverage, full immunization, institutional deliveries and more. Tourism has flourished with a 200% rise in footfall, while illicit crop cultivation has been eradicated, and security efforts have resulted in zero new entrants

Public outreach remains a key pillar of his administration with regular visits to villages and blocks to address grassroots issues directly “We engage with people to understand their challenges, whether it’s related to roads, infrastructure, or basic services. Following up on these concerns ensures that people see the administration as credible and responsive” he explained.

This multifaceted approach has also strengthened democracy in the region.In the 2019 elections,voters’s turnout in one constituency was just 1.6% but this time it surged to an impressive 65%.

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S K Mishra appointed DGM (Tourism), IRCTC

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Dr Josna Joy moved to Southern Railway

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Dinesh Prasad Sah sent to CLW

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Ajay Israni shifted to Eastern Railway

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R K Sharma moved to SECR

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