Srinagar, Oct 28 (GNS): In a major administrative development, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday allocated portfolios to the newly inducted Council of Ministers.
As per Order No.1690-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated 28-10-2026, issued from Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, a copy of which lies with GNS, the allocation has been made in pursuance of Rule 4(2) of the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019.
According to the annexure to the order, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Surinder Kumar Choudhary has been assigned key departments including Public Works (R&B), Industries and Commerce, Labour and Employment, and Skill Development.
Veteran leader Ali Mohammad Sagar has been given charge of Revenue, Power Development, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, DMRRR and Election Department.
Ms. Sakeena Masood (Itoo) will hold Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Department.
Javed Ahmad Rana has been assigned FCS&CA, Tribal Affairs and Transport Department.
Javid Ahmed Dar has been entrusted with Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives Department.
Mir Saifullah has been given Planning Development and Monitoring, Culture, Youth Services and Sports, and ARI & Trainings Department.
Ms. Shamim Firdous has been allocated School Education, Higher Education, Jal Shakti and Forest, Ecology and Environment Department.
Altaf Ahmad Wani has been assigned Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department.
The order further clarifies that any departments or subjects not allocated to any Minister shall remain with the Chief Minister.(GNS)
