GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of Mission Gyan Bharatam across the district. During the meeting, ADDC briefed the chair regarding the ongoing survey and documentation process under the mission. It was informed that the survey of manuscripts and related historical records is ongoing in the district.

He informed that a majority of the manuscripts identified during the survey are written in Nastaliq, Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Kashmiri scripts. The DC underscored the significance of Mission Gyan Bharatam as an important initiative aimed at preserving and documenting the rich intellectual, literary and cultural heritage of the region.

It was further informed that the documentation process is being carried out at temples, shrines and private collections of literary personalities across the district. Stressing the need for comprehensive coverage, the DC directed the concerned officers and field functionaries to conduct the survey with utmost seriousness, accuracy and dedication. He instructed the teams to visit every household and actively engage local scholars, poets and custodians of shrines to ensure that no manuscript or historical document remains undocumented.

To expedite the survey process, the DC fixed a target of conducting surveys per day by each field team. He also directed officers to hold daily review meetings for close monitoring of progress and immediate resolution of any bottlenecks at the ground level. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Manzoor Ahmad; Programme Officer ICDS and other concerned officers and officials.

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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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