JAMMU. Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today said that the government is dedicated to fulfil aspirations of the people by undertaking a holistic developmental programme. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing an introductory meeting of officers here today. Minister for Agriculture Production and RDD, Javed Ahmed Dar was also present in the meeting. The meeting was attended by all divisional heads of different departments.

While calling for a synergized effort for speeding up development of Jammu and Kashmir, the Deputy Chief Minister said that we need to focus on proper implementation of various initiatives undertaken so that people get benefitted. He said that primary role of the government is to address the developmental concerns of the people and ensure their participatory role in various initiatives.

ā€œThe focus of administration should be people friendly so that the gaps, if any, are abridged and citizen centric approach is adopted. The officers have to ensure proper implementation of various schemes and also obtaining feedback about the lacuna from the ground level as wellā€, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized. He said that the government has to rise to the occasion to meet expectations of the people. The Deputy Chief Minister was also briefed by the officers about the status of implementation of various flagship programmes of different departments.

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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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