SHOPIAN: Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Shopian, Bilqees Jan today chaired a meeting of Council at Circuit House Shopian to review the Rural Development Department (RDD) works in the district. During the meeting, Block wise development scenario was reviewed along with redressal of spillover works of last financial year.

The Block Development Officers were directed to submit non feasibility reports of works, if any, along with zero tender works. The officials were called for enhanced contractor participation in works execution and replacement plans if any, contractor accountability in works execution.

Emphasis was laid on weekly block review meetings to be taken by concerned DDC Members, formation of Monitoring Cell for tendering, issuance of MGNREGA works authorities as per labour budget, review of job cards deleted last year. The meeting stressed on conducting Gram Sabhas in open grounds with ensuring mass participation of people for plan formulation.

The meeting was attended by V. Chairperson, Irfan Manhas and DDC members of the district. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), District Development Council Shopian, ADDC Shopian, Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Manzoor Ahmad along with Officers and officials of Rural development Department Shopian also attended the meeting.

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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.

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