UDHAMPUR: Chairman District Development Council Udhampur Lal Chand today conducted on-the-spot assessment of developmental requirements in Panchayat Gandala. On the demand of the local public, the DDC Chairman visited the local Government High School Gandala along with the prominent citizens to inspect the working of the school including the student strength, provision of accommodation and civic amenities, availability of the teachers and current position of works proposed for the school, besides in the Panchayat area.

The DDC Chairman asked for immediate initiation of the proposed construction of additional classrooms and a kitchen in the school for which  grant of  Rs 9.30 lakh has been allotted under the capex budget. The concerned department was asked to revise the Detailed Project Report to adequately address the demands and requirements of the school.  

Expressing concern over lack of development in the Panchayat   despite its proximity to the city, the chairman directed the Block Development Officer Udhampur telephonically to revise the DPR, meet the shortcomings and ensure proper utilisation of funds.

Earlier, the headmaster of the school apprised the chairman about the shortage of staff in the school with about 200 student strength.  The DDC Chairman assured him that the demands would be considered seriously and necessary steps would be taken to impart quality education to the rural children.

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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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