KISHTWAR: Akhil Thakur, Joint Director Planning has assumed charge as the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Kishtwar, here today.

The district administration welcomed this development, expecting Sen's expertise to significantly contribute to the district's planning and development initiatives.

ADC, Pawan Kotwal DIO, Dr. Kuldeep Kumar, Tehsildar HQ, Sunali Rani, besides staff of the Planning Department extended warm welcome to CPO.

They presented a bouquet, congratulating him on his new role and expressing optimism about his leadership in driving the district's development agenda forward.

While interacting with the staff of Planning Department, the CPO laid thrust on team spirit and effective co-ordination from all officers/officials in most transparent and expeditious manner.