SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today instructed officers to execute "Whole of  Government Approach" to reach the unreached in the tribal, remote and under-served areas of the district. He issued these instructions while chairing a meeting at Mini Secretariat Shopian to review the measures for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-RUGA).

The DC fixed department wise responsibilities and asked for preparation of development plans for the tribal areas. The stress was laid on multi-disciplinary and convergence planning and execution thereof, targeting the different government schemes in a holistic way. PM-RUGA envisions the comprehensive development of tribal areas and communities by addressing critical gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihoods. The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone besides sectoral and district 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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