KULGAM: A meeting to formulate the District Development Plan for the current financial year was convened today under the chairmanship of M Afzal Parray, Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, at the District Headquarters, here.

The meeting was attended by Vice Chairperson DDC, Shazia Jan and other DDC members, Chief Executive Officer DDC (Additional District Development Commissioner, Kulgam), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kulgam, Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Kulgam and other concerned officers.

Addressing the meeting, Chairperson DDC emphasized the importance of participatory planning and timely implementation of projects. He called for active coordination among all stakeholders and stressed the need for transparency, accountability, and robust monitoring to ensure impactful outcomes.

Earlier, Chief Planning Officer Kulgam briefed the Chairperson and participants on the status and achievements of the previous year’s District Plan, highlighting completed works, pending projects, and budget utilization. Participants engaged in comprehensive discussions on developmental priorities and strategies for preparing a practical, inclusive, and people-centric district plan.

The focus remained on addressing the district’s critical needs, ensuring equitable development, and aligning proposals with public expectations. During the deliberations, Assistant Commissioner Development Kulgam assured the Chairperson and members that all grievances raised by DDC Members would be resolved at the earliest. He further stated that the formulation and execution of the plan will strictly adhere to the prescribed guidelines to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

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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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