Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, Anantnag
A 100-day anti-narcotics campaign combining enforcement, poppy destruction and youth outreach through sport.
100 days campaign launched 11 April 2026
Deputy Commissioner · 2026–present
Anantnag
Dr Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate and District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, on 26 February 2026 under Government Order No. 230-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated 20 February 2026, succeeding Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, IAS. He is concurrently Principal Census Officer, Census-2027, Yatra Officer, Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (Pahalgam axis), Chairman, District Task Force for HPV Vaccination and District Election Officer, Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision 2026.
Role and Context
Work to date includes the 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan launched on 11 April 2026, the launch of Census-2027 self-enumeration on 17 May 2026 as Principal Census Officer, arrangements for the Pahalgam axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 including the flag-off from Nunwan on 3 July, an HPV vaccination campaign for about 11,000 girls across 14 centres, public darbars at Shangus, Dooru, Srigufwara and Verinag, and a land-records drive that approved 89% of backlog mutations by May 2026.
Anantnag is the largest district of south Kashmir and the gateway to Pahalgam, Verinag and Kokernag. Official information, notices and grievance channels are on the district administration's own website, linked on this page.
District Anantnag official websiteGrievances and notices are handled there, not on this website.
Case Studies
Documented Initiatives
Promoted rail-freight for horticulture produce during harvest
Youth & livelihoodInfrastructureMedia report · Source
Cloudburst-hit Pahalgam/Awoora restoration; disaster-preparedness alerts; flood inspections (24 Jul)
Disaster responseHeritage & cultureMedia report · Source
Pilgrim facilities at month-long Adhikmas Kumbh at Mattan; Uma Bhagwati Murti Pratishthan Diwas with Chief Secretary; Harbah Festival with LG (26 Jul)
Heritage & cultureMedia report · Source
As Principal Census Officer launched Census-2027 self-enumeration; reviews with Census Director (16 Jun)
InfrastructureGovernance & outreachMedia report · Source
Oversaw NEET-UG 2026: 9,112 candidates at 29 centres
EducationMedia report · Source
As District Magistrate ordered a civil-defence air-raid/blackout mock drill on 23 April 2026
Disaster responseMedia report · Source
Presented Anantnag JJM best practices at national Peyjal Samvad-2026
InfrastructureMedia report · Source
Launched 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan: clerics' meeting, NCORD, poppy destruction, Mega Padyatra (9 May), South Kashmir Cricket Cup (22 Apr), Unity Cup 2026 (14 Jun), U-17 girls' cricket (Aug)
Anti-drug campaignHeritage & cultureMedia report · Source
Approved 589 Mission YUVA cases; by Sept 2026 Rs 249 crore disbursed under Mission YUVA and 78.5% CD ratio in district banks
Heritage & cultureYouth & livelihoodMedia report · Source
Quelled fuel/LPG panic-buying rumours: met pump operators and gas agencies, warned against hoarding
Heritage & cultureInfrastructureMedia report · Source
Job mela at ITI Ashajipora with on-the-spot offer letters
EducationYouth & livelihoodMedia report · Source
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (Pahalgam axis): rate fixation for ponies/pithus, base-camp reviews at Nunwan/Chandanwari/Sheshnag, service-provider meetings; flagged off Yatra from Nunwan with SSP on 3 Jul; visited injured yatris (Aug)
Heritage & cultureTourism & sportMedia report · Source
Public durbars at Shangus, Dooru, Srigufwara, Verinag with time-bound grievance resolution
Governance & outreachMedia report · Source
Land-record digitisation: 3-4 week grievance window; 89% of backlog mutations approved by May
Digital governanceGovernance & outreachMedia report · Source
Inaugurated HPV vaccination campaign at SDH Achabal targeting ~11,000-11,364 girls aged 14-15 across 14 centres
HealthGovernance & outreachMedia report · Source
Documented Outcomes
| District | Reported outcome | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anantnag | 89% of backlog land mutations approved | May 2026 | Media report · Report |
| Anantnag | Rs 249 crore disbursed under Mission YUVA; 78.5% credit-deposit ratio | Sept 2026 | Media report · Report |
Photographs
Media
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: DC Anantnag, DIG, SSP, locals Join Live Telecast of PM’s address, take National Unity Pledge
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: DC Anantnag, DIG, SSP, locals Join Live Telecast of PM’s address, take National Unity Pledge Jammu Links News
DC Anantnag chairs District Telecom Committee Meeting
DC Anantnag chairs District Telecom Committee Meeting Jammu Links News
DC Anantnag directs telecom firms to speed up infrastructure work
Anantnag: Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Thursday directed telecom service providers to expedite infrastructure development and improve network connectivity across…
DC Anantnag chairs comprehensive Meeting on Winter Preparedness
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a comprehensive meeting of concerned officers at Dak Bungalow, Khanabal, Anantnag, to review…
Anantnag administration prepares for Run for Unity, employees take integrity pledge
Anantnag: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Wednesday reviewed arrangements for the ‘Run for Unity’, scheduled to be held on October 31, and directed…
DC Anantnag Administers Integrity Pledge to Employees at Dak Bungalow
ANANTNAG : As part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, officers and officials across Anantnag today participated in Integrity Pledge-taking ceremonies, reaffirming…
All 547 reports from this posting
Related Documents
- Official WebsitesDistrict website · District Administration Anantnag (NIC)View
District Anantnag official website: Deputy Commissioner
The district website's homepage names 'Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat, IAS, DC/DDC/DM, Anantnag' as the Deputy Commissioner.
- Press ReleasesMedia report · Kashmir ReaderView
Dr Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat assumes charge as DC Anantnag
District Information Office release on the assumption of charge, as carried by the press.
- Government OrdersOfficial record · As reported by Kashmir LifeView
Government Order No. 230-JK(GAD) of 2026
Transfers and postings of 22 IAS and JKAS officers. Transfers Dr Bhat from Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, and posts him as Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag.