SRINAGAR: Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K,  Dr. Arvind Karwani during this week inspected under construction transit accommodation sites for PM Package Employees at North, Central, and South Kashmir. During the inspections, Dr Karwani was accompanied by senior officers from the district administration and line departments.

While interacting with the site engineers at the construction sites, he emphasized on achievement of targets in a time bound manner before the onset of winters. He particularly underlined on the importance of early completion of allied works like boundary wall, internal roads and basic amenities at the sites, so that the possession of allotted quarters can be handed over to the employees at the earliest, as per the criterion laid down by the Government. He enjoined upon the engineers to ensure quality of the works, strictly as per the approved DPR.

Dr Karwani also interacted with PM package employees at Baramulla, Kupwara, Srinagar, Budgam and Anantnag and gave a patient hearing to their demands, particularly related to the allotment of quarters, basic amenities like water supply, power supply, sanitation, education and recreation facilities for  children. He assured them that all of these demands will be addressed promptly.

Pertinently, 6000 quarters at 20 different locations across the Kashmir valley under PMDP programme are being constructed for PM Package employees, out of which about 3500 stand constructed.

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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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