Srinagar, October 2025 — J&K Government Transfers 11 Food Supply Officers;The Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (DFCS&CA) Kashmir has ordered the transfer and posting of eleven Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs) and Assistant Storekeepers across Kupwara, Baramulla and Awantipora regions. The move, issued as Order No. DFCS&CAK of 2025 dated October 9, 2025, cites the “interest of administration” as the reason for the reshuffle.
Official Transfer Order Details
The comprehensive order affects officers in multiple circles and is intended to streamline operations, strengthen oversight of the Public Distribution System (PDS) and improve service delivery across remote and sensitive areas. The transfers include both fresh postings and assignment of additional charges to ensure continuity of services.
Complete List of Transfers and Postings
The table below lists the officers, their previous positions and new postings as per the official order.
| Official Name | Previous Position | New Position | Circle / District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan | TSO Pattan (+ additional charge TSO Singhpora) | TSO AC RF Mill Awantipora | Awantipora |
| Mr. Suhail Sharief Wani | TSO Baniyar ‘A’ | TSO Pattan Circle | Baramulla |
| Mr. Ghulam Mohiudin | TSO Sapore-A Circle | TSO Singhpora Circle | Baramulla |
| Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Dar | TSO Uri-B Circle | Additional charge of TSO Baniyar-A | Baramulla |
| Mr. Nabi Ahmad Khan | TSO Sapore-B Circle | Additional charge of TSO Sapore-A | Baramulla |
| Mr. Zulgada Khan | TSO Kamah ‘A’ | TSO Keran Circle | Kupwara |
| Mr. Waheed Ahmad Bhat | TSO Waitibale (AD Kupwara office) | TSO Amrah-A Circle | Kupwara |
| Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Ahangar | TSO Waitibale (AD Kupwara office) | TSO Pahalgram Circle | Kupwara |
| Mr. Javaid Ahmad Bhat | ASK (AD Stores office) | ASK at FSD Kupwara | Kupwara |
| Mr. Khalid Farooq Bhat | ASK, Imayon Granery | Storekeeper Lountha Granary / Sale Centre | Kupwara |
| Mr. Aleem Nabi Mir | ASK (AD Kupwara office) | Incharge of Tada Sale Centre (Circle Kamah) | Kupwara |
Key Administrative Changes Explained
Major positional changes:
- Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan moves from dual responsibilities in Pattan and Singhpora to a dedicated position at Awantipora.
- Several officials from the Assistant Director, Kupwara office have been posted to field roles across Kupwara circles.
- Multiple officers have been assigned additional charges to maintain service continuity while permanent arrangements are made.
Geographical coverage: The reshuffle covers remote and strategic circles including Keran, Amrah, Pahalgram, Kamah in Kupwara; Pattan, Singhpora, Sapore, Baniyar, Uri in Baramulla; and the AC RF Mill area in Awantipora.
Impact on Public Distribution System (PDS)
The DFCS&CA expects the following benefits from the reshuffle:
- Improved efficiency: Fresh postings are expected to reinforce ration distribution operations at tehsil and circle levels.
- Better monitoring: New field officers will strengthen oversight of stocks, granaries and sale centres.
- Enhanced accountability: Regular transfers help avoid complacency and reduce localised irregularities.
- Local governance: Experienced officers placed in critical postings to respond to public grievances quickly.
About the Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department (FCs&CA)
The Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Kashmir is responsible for managing the Public Distribution System (PDS), regulating food supply across the Kashmir division and protecting consumer interests. The department’s core functions include monitoring fair price shops, implementing food security measures and addressing consumer grievances.
Administrative structure
The department’s structure typically includes:
- Director, FCs&CA Kashmir
- District-level Assistant Directors
- Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs)
- Assistant Storekeepers (ASKs) and Sale Centre in-charges
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the role of a Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO)?
A TSO oversees ration distribution at the tehsil level, monitors fair price shops, ensures stock availability and coordinates with district supply offices to maintain PDS efficiency.
Q2: Why are government officers transferred frequently?
Regular transfers help prevent vested interests, inject new perspectives, and ensure impartial administration across different geographic areas.
Q3: Will these transfers disrupt ration distribution?
The transfers are routine administrative measures and are not expected to cause significant disruption. Temporary additional charges and staggered joining ensure continuity of services.
Q4: Which areas are most affected?
The transfers impact Kupwara, Baramulla and Awantipora regions — including sensitive border and high-altitude circles such as Keran and Uri.
Note: As per standard government practice, transferred officers are expected to join their new duties within the stipulated joining period mentioned in the transfer order.
Recent Initiatives in the Department
The reshuffle comes amid ongoing reforms in the Food Civil Supplies department, including:
- Digital transformation: Online ration card services, digital stock monitoring and mobile grievance apps.
- Consumer welfare: Strengthened vigilance over fair price shops, regular inspections and consumer awareness campaigns.
- Transparency: Improved allocation tracking and efforts to make PDS operations visible to the public.
Conclusion — Strengthening Governance
The transfer of eleven food supply officers underscores the J&K administration’s focus on strengthening the PDS and improving departmental responsiveness. With experienced personnel repositioned across key circles, the department aims to deliver faster grievance resolution, better stock control and enhanced service to ration card holders across Kashmir division.
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© Times of Kashmir — Compiled by Zahoor Ahmad. For the official order and verification, refer to the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Kashmir release (Order No. DFCS&CAK of 2025 dated 09-10-2025).