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KUPWARA: The Department of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj J&K in collaboration with District Administration Kupwara today organized a district-level one-day workshop on the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) under the VB-G RAM G initiative, with the theme “From Planning to Action.” The workshop focused on strengthening grassroots development through effective, participatory and outcome-oriented Panchayat-level planning.

The workshop was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Khan, and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kupwara, Abdul Rasheed, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, Abdul Rasheed Sheikh, State Level IEC Consultant RD&PR, Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khan, Block Development Officers, Programme Officers, Panchayat Secretaries and other field functionaries also participated in the proceedings.

Addressing the participants, the officers underscored the importance of participatory governance, robust grassroots-level planning and effective implementation of development initiatives at the Panchayat level. They stressed the need for coordinated efforts among Rural Development functionaries and Line Departments to ensure systematic planning, efficient execution and timely monitoring of developmental works.

The workshop also focused on strengthening the Gram Panchayat development planning process and enhancing the capacity of field-level functionaries to effectively translate approved development plans into tangible outcomes on the ground.

The programme provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, importance of Gram Sabha, permissible works under VB G RAM G and its planning and convergence for inclusive and sustainable rural development.

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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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