BANDIPORA : The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Tuesday convened a meeting to review the progress of various departmental indicators on the online portal and the performance of departments. On the occassion, concerned Officers of different departments briefed the chair regarding departmental indicators and their current status.

Reviewing the status of Rural Development department, the DDC instructed the ACD to activate field functionaries to saturate targets under PMAY-G. He also instructed the CMO to organise awareness programmes regarding benefits of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) cards and also asked him to reduce technology impediments to ensure maximum population benefit.

Reviewing the progress of Jal Shakti Department,  the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti was asked to resolve issues related to PWS and ensure proper functioning of water supply schemes within the stipulated time frame. During the course of the review meeting, the DDC urged the Assistant Director CAPD to strictly monitor updation of Adhaar based KYC and ensure its completion within shortest possible time.

The DDC stressed the coordination of Horticulture and Agriculture Department with irrigation Department in the implementation of PM KUSUM to maximize the benefits of the scheme to the farmers. He issued directives to the CEO to follow up on the commissioning of buildings with the relevant executing agencies and ensure that all institutions have adequate girls' toilet facilities. 

Additionally, the Chief Agriculture Officer was instructed to ensure the proper functioning of Kisan Krishi Gyan Kendras (KKGs), reduce technological barriers, and ensure that farmers have access to and can fully utilize the services provided by these centers. Among others the meeting was attended by ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, PO ICDS Yaar Ali Khan, ACR, ACD, CPO and other concerned.

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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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