KUPWARA: In a significant step towards ensuring inclusive governance and extending digital services to the remotest areas, the District Administration Kupwara today  established a Common Service Centre (CSC) at Seemari Village of Sub-Division Karnah, a strategically located border village covered under the 'Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II'.

The initiative reflects the commitment of the District Administration towards proactive governance, digital inclusion, and last-mile delivery of public services, enabling residents of the far-flung border areas to access essential government services closer to their homes. The CSC will facilitate various online services, including government service delivery, banking facilities, e-KYC services, Aadhaar updation and other digital services.

Additional services and necessary logistics support are being strengthened to make the centre more effective and citizen-friendly in the coming days. The establishment of the CSC is part of a series of initiatives being undertaken by the District Administration Kupwara under the Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II to bridge the digital divide and ensure that the benefits of development reach every citizen, including those residing in remote border villages.

SDM Karnah, along with sectoral officers and Nodal Officer Kupwara associated with CSC operations, were present during the establishment of the facility. The local residents appreciated the initiative and expressed their gratitude to the District Administration for bringing essential digital services closer to the people of Seemari. The initiative further reinforces the vision of accessible, responsive and technology-driven governance in border areas. 

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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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