SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rajesh Sharma today convened a key meeting of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) to review ongoing and completed works under the DMFT taken up under previous year Plan and to underline the priorities for Annual Plan 2024-25. The meeting was held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, Nandani Hills, and focused on asset creation under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) guidelines through DMFT funding.

 During the session, the DC emphasized the strategic use of DMFT funds to maximize community welfare and development across sectors including education, healthcare, social welfare, water supply, and infrastructure, with special emphasis on critical initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission. He encouraged departments to identify and prioritize impactful projects, specifically those addressing essential needs such as drinking water, primary healthcare, and educational facilities, to ensure lasting benefits to the community.

“The District Mineral Foundation Trust must continue to invest in high-impact areas that can transform lives, particularly in remote and rural areas. Our focus is on sustainable growth that meets the essential needs of every resident in Samba,” said DC Rajesh Sharma. He directed all DMFT stakeholders to prepare detailed proposals for high-priority projects for inclusion in the  Annual Plan 2024-25.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Samba, Jagdish Singh, Chief Planning Officer Kasturi Lal, District Mineral Officer (DMFT Member Secretary), Chief Education Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Executive Engineers (XENs) from the Jal Shakti and Public Works Departments, and other members of the DMFT.

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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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