RAJOURI: Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Abhishek Sharma Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, presided over a Block Divas program at Plangarh to address grievances and ensure efficient delivery of public services. The event saw enthusiastic participation from residents of the area who raised several pressing issues. 

Key demands included Construction of roads to improve connectivity, provision of adequate water supply to meet the needs of the local population, construction of tractor roads and canals (Khuls) by the Rural Development Department (RDD), release of pending material payments under the MGNREGA scheme & Inclusion of left-out beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).

Dr. Thapa gave a patient hearing to the public grievances and provided on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for their timely resolution. He emphasised the importance of addressing public issues on priority and improving the quality of life for the residents.

In his address, Dr. Thapa highlighted the district administration’s commitment to ensure that public grievances are resolved efficiently and transparently. He reiterated that similar platforms like Block Diwas are crucial for bridging the gap between the administration and the public, particularly in remote and rural areas.

The program was attended by Chief Planning Officer Maqsood Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats Sheraz Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner Development Vijay Kumar, Executive Engineers from various departments, and other district and sectoral officers. Their active participation helped facilitate the resolution of several issues on the spot. Meanwhile, Block Divas events were also held in other subdivisions of the district, to engage with residents and address their concerns comprehensively.

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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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