JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today said that Government is committed to redress problems being faced by public  and necessary instructions have already been passed to  concerned departments to ensure time bound redressal of these. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with scores of deputations who called on him here today.

A deputation of Anganwadi workers raised several issues related to their working conditions, remuneration and other related things. Another deputation of Labour workers Association projected several issues of working conditions and remuneration, issuance of labour cards and other related issues.

A deputation of Federation of Industries (FOI) and Small Scale Industries Association Digiana Estate (SSIADE) projected series of pressing issues that industrialists have been grappling with for the past decade. These included concerns related to Goods and Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax (VAT), excise duties, leasehold rights, and various administrative and operational challenges faced by industries across different estates.

The delegation emphasized the urgency of addressing these concerns, citing their prolonged impact on the growth and sustainability of industrial operations. The Deputy Chief Minister was briefed on the grievances of industrialists from key industrial estates, including Digiana, Gangyal, Birpur, Bari-Brahmana, Samba, and Kathua.

The Deputy Chief Minister while interacting with the deputation acknowledged significance of industrial sector in driving economic growth and assured the delegation of his commitment to resolving these long-standing issues. He further expressed his willingness to meet the industrial representatives at the earliest to chart a way forward.

Deputations from Jammu, Kishtwar, Doda, Nowshera, projected issues pertaining  to  development their  respective areas. The Deputy Chief Minister, while interacting with deputations, assured that the issues projected by them would be looked into for timely and proper redressal.

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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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