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UDHAMPUR: District Development Council Chairperson Udhampur Lal Chand along with Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai today e- inaugurated various development projects completed in the year 2023-24 under the PMAGY and SCA to SCSP scheme by Department of Social Welfare Udhampur.

The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries including, the Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh, District Program Officer, Mission POSHAN, Subash Dogra, Assistant Commissioner Development, Dr Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, DPO Dr Preeti Sharma, District Social Welfare Officer, Kanika Gupta and a host of other officers besides former PRIs, Head masters of various High Schools and MS Schools were also virtually in attendance during the e-inauguration ceremony.

At the outset, the District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta briefed about the scheme and development projects during the year 2023-24, with a total investment amounting to Rs. 137.415 lakh. These development projects includes  establishment of 06 Smart Classrooms, 04 Public Libraries, 02 Computer Labs, installation of 25 High Mask Solar Lights, 1 CSC center, 32 steel benches for public spaces, Installation of four water cooler facilities, Swings in Government Schools and infrastructure development in Anganwadi Centers.

In the event five villages  namely Sounthan, Gandala, Jandrari, Tajoor, Baryal were  declared as 'Adarsh Gram Villages' who scored above 70 points in the development index and expenditure  very close to  20 Lakh. The DDC Chairperson and DC also interacted with Ex PRIs, locals, school heads, students and emphasized them to avail  benefits of these initiatives and ensure to keep these major assets safe and secure.

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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.

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