KATHUA: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today visited Kathua and convened an exclusive interactive session with the public at Brahman Sabha, Kathua.

While addressing on the occasion, the Minister spoke on a wide range of public issues and shared the government’s vision and roadmap for holistic development of Jammu & Kashmir, with special focus on youth empowerment, infrastructure development and improved public services.

The Minister emphasized that sustained efforts are being made to strengthen the governance and accelerate development across all sectors in the region. Highlighting key initiatives, he announced that new bus services will be started connecting various religious places to facilitate the pilgrims and promote tourism. He further informed that 10 new buses will be added in every district to augment the public transport and improve connectivity.

Underscoring the government’s focus on employment generation, the Minister stated that avenues are being created to provide employment opportunities to around 50,000 youth. He also highlighted that the present administration is working in a mission mode to make Jammu and Kashmir a hub of sports excellence he added that two modern stadiums will be developed with facilities meeting the standards required for hosting IPL matches.

The Minister stressed that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and is waging a sustained war the dreaded menace. He called upon the youth and society at large to actively support the ongoing anti-drug campaign.

Speaking on education reforms, the Minister informed that the process related to CUET for college students of Jammu and Kashmir has been eased to ensure greater convenience and accessibility for the aspiring students.

Reaffirming his commitment to public welfare, the Minister said that he welcomes the public feedback and will continue to work on addressing the people’s concerns in a responsive and time-bound manner. MLA Hiranagar Vijay Kumar was also present on the occasion.

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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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