JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Yasha Mudgal today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Capex, SASCI, Khelo India, PMDP, and CSS projects of J&K Sports Council (JKSC). The meeting was attended by the Special Secretary, YSS, Director Finance YSS, Secretary JKSC and other concerned officers.

The meeting held detailed review on Capex, SASCI, Khelo India, and PMDP projects, aimed at enhancing sports infrastructure across the Union Territory. The Commissioner Secretary laid emphasis on the timely completion of eight SASCI projects, alongside Capex works Khelo India and PMDP initiatives, to provide world-class facilities and promote and increase youth participation in sports.

She called for the consolidation and strengthening of existing sports assets, including machinery, equipment, water facilities, and other amenities to ensure sustainable infrastructure development. The Commissioner Secretary also called for upgradation and maintenance of existing stadiums, including floodlights, high mast lights, and improved event facilities.

She directed Secretary JKSC to secure approval for the Manasbal Water Sports Facility Executive Engineer was instructed to submit DPRs for pending projects within one week and obtain technical sanctions within 10 days. The meeting also set a target to ensure 100% expenditure and completion of all 2025–26 budgeted projects by 31st March 2026.

Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports reaffirmed its commitment to modern sports infrastructure, consolidation of sports assets, nurturing young athletes, and timely project execution for the benefit of communities across J&K.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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