KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a District-Level Capacity Building Workshop on the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) at the Conference Hall, Kathua.

The workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of district officers for effective utilisation of the PM Gati Shakti Portal to strengthen integrated planning, infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination.

Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner said the GIS-enabled platform would promote data-driven governance, informed decision-making and timely execution of development projects. He directed all departments to obtain portal access and utilise it effectively for planning, monitoring and implementation of projects and to nominate Maker, Checker and Approver for timely and authenticated uploading of departmental data on the portal, besides ensuring greater inter-departmental coordination for optimum use of the platform.

The technical team from the Industries & Commerce Department, the nodal department for PM Gati Shakti in J&K, conducted detailed sessions on portal access, live demonstrations, Data Upload Management System (DUMS), analytical tools and data management. The sessions were led by Santosh Kumar Rai, Technical Expert (PM Gati Shakti, J&K) and Yudhishther Seth, who provided hands-on training to the participants. Among those present were General Manager DIC, PO ICDS, RTO, ACD and other district and sectoral officers.

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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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