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%.