SRINAGAR: The Cooperative Department has achieved a significant administrative milestone under the visionary leadership, strategic foresight, and steadfast dedication of Commissioner Secretary Cooperative Department to institutionalize timely promotions and streamline service matters. The department conducted DPC through PSC for regularization of 113 eligible incharge Assistant Registrars as Assistant Registrars, for the first time ever since 1999 marking a momentous achievement in ensuring administrative parity, transparency, and employee welfare.

This historic and landmark accomplishment would not have been possible without the relentless efforts and unwavering commitment, demonstrated through strategic insight, consistent follow-ups and proactive involvement and presenting this complex cause before the PSC with exceptional clarity and conviction by Registrar, Cooperative Societies J&K and Special Secretary, Cooperative department along with officers and officials of Administrative department under the guidance of Commissioner Secretary Cooperatives.

This long-pending issue had resulted in a backlog of cases over the years, affecting the career progression and service conditions of many deserving officers many of whom have already retired. Recognizing the importance of addressing this concern, the Department undertook a comprehensive review of pending cases, streamlined the regularization process, and ensured strict adherence to all rules, regulations, and eligibility norms.

With this move, All the eligible incharge Assistant Registrars have been formally regularized as Assistant Registrars and there is now no backlog in this category. The step brings much-needed clarity and security to the careers of those affected. This achievement reflects the Department’s continued commitment to timely administrative reforms, recognizing merit and service, and strengthening institutional governance.

With this step also, confirmation of Assistant Registrars as Deputy Registrars under promotional quota will be initiated, enabling the department to fill the vacancies of Deputy Registrars.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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