UDHAMPUR: A meeting of the District-Level Committee for the Prime Minister’s Jan Vikas Karyakram scheme was held today under the chairmanship of District Development Council  Chairperson Lal Chand and Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, here in Mini Conference Hall  DC Office Complex. The primary agenda of the meeting was to review the progress of ongoing development initiatives under PMJVK and explore potential enhancements to better support the uplift  of minority communities  in the district.

Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh; PO Poshan Subash Dogra; Chief Planning Officer Mohammad Iqbal; District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta; Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer besides others attended the meeting.

At the outset, the District Social Welfare Officer provided a comprehensive presentation on the PMJVK scheme, including its background, objectives and scope. This scheme aims to address developmental deficits in designated minority-concentrated areas, with a strong focus on key sectors such as education, healthcare, skill development and infrastructure.

The DDC Chairperson and DC  underscored the importance of fully leveraging the PMJVK scheme to benefit minority communities. They directed the District Social Welfare Officer and Chief Education Officer to re-assess current plans to ensure alignment with the goal of reaching underserved areas and meeting the unique needs of these communities. They emphasized that the proposed plans should be refined to effectively target and fulfill the specific requirements of the beneficiaries.

Sub-Divisional Magistrates were directed to conduct detailed assessments of demands from minority-concentrated areas and prioritize interventions in sectors that require urgent attention.

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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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