RAJOURI: To strengthen grassroots planning and ensure inclusive development, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a meeting to review the formulation of the Capex Budget for the District.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of conducting Gram Sabhas in true spirit, underscoring their vital role in participatory planning. He directed the authorities to circulate the schedule of Gram Sabhas well in advance, ensuring transparency and maximum public participation.

The DC also reviewed the ongoing gap analysis for the formulation of Village Action Plans under the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) that focuses on the development of border areas. He stressed the need to align VVP plans with thematic areas including connectivity enhancement, promotion of eco-tourism and overall infrastructure improvement.

The meeting also decided to formulate innovative plans for underground community structures such as gyms, libraries and other utility-based facilities to optimize land usage in geographically constrained areas.

The meeting was attended by GM DIC Fareed Kohli; ACP Sheraz Chouhan; Chief Planning Officer Maqsood Ahmed; ACD Auqil Naveed; Deputy Director Employment Mohammad Nawaz and other district and sectoral officers.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following šŸ‘‡