• Meeting chaired by Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid focuses on infrastructure, healthcare, sanitation, and interdepartmental coordination ahead of July 3 Yatra start

ANANTNAG: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, chaired a meeting today to review the comprehensive action plan for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025-26. The meeting reviewed and refined the Capex and Revex budgets, ensuring meticulous preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage. 

Critical components such as infrastructure, security, medical services, sanitation and logistics essential for the Yatra’s success were discussed. The meeting focused on aligning preparations with budgetary allocations, with detailed presentations from various departments.  Engineering departments presented plans for roads and track, shelters, and resting areas to facilitate seamless pilgrim movement. 

The Medical Departments detailed medical and emergency response strategies including by AYUSH to ensure comprehensive healthcare. Meanwhile, Rural Development and Panchayats Department and Municipal Councils presented a thorough sanitation and waste management framework to maintain cleanliness and provide adequate public amenities throughout the pilgrimage. 

Transport Department presented a plan for transportation during the Yatra. District Information Officer presented a plan for effective communication. The DDC underscored the necessity of interdepartmental collaboration to guarantee a seamless Yatra experience.  He called for proactive planning and swift execution of the action plans to preempt and resolve any challenges, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to a successful and safe Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra  2025-26.

Among others the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Chief Executive Officer of the Pahalgam Development Authority, Superintending Engineers from R&B, O&M (KPDCL), and Hydraulic Circles, as well as the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer. Meanwhile, the  Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is scheduled to begin from 3rd July 2025.

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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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