JAMMU: An awareness van was flagged off today here from the Deputy Commissioner’s Officer as part of a campaign to promote the Common Service Centres. (CSCs). Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya, who launched the awareness vehicle, highlighted the importance of reaching every corner of the district to ensure that citizens are informed about the services available at CSCs. “The mission is to ensure that people are well-informed about these opportunities and can easily access them at their nearest CSC,” the DC said while addressing the gathering.

The flag-off ceremony was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh, Senior Director IT & District Informatics Officer NIC Jammu Sanjeev Kapoor, along with various district officers and members of the public. District Manager CSC, Bhawna Mahajan, elaborated on the range of services offered through CSCs. “Common Service Centres serve as digital access points for a multitude of services, including Aadhaar enrollment and updates, PAN card applications, banking and financial services, insurance, utility bill payments, and applications for government certificates such as birth, death and income certificates,” she stated. The awareness van will traverse various blocks and panchayats of the district over the coming weeks, disseminating information.

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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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