UDHAMPUR: To chalk out a comprehensive strategy for the formulation of the District Capex Budget for the financial year 2025-26, District Development Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai chaired a meeting of officers of line departments held in the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office Complex. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Mohammad Iqbal, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Block Development Officers, senior district and sectoral officers from different departments.

Detailed deliberations were held on sector-wise planning at Panchayat, Block and District levels. Key focus areas included Rural Connectivity, Rural Infrastructure, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Water Conservation, Agriculture, Power, Health and Education. Emphasis was also laid on harnessing area-specific potential and promoting employment generation.

While addressing the officers, the DDC emphasized the need to ensure developmental priorities while formulating plan proposals. She instructed the concerned to ensure that all proposals are scrutinized and approved through the Gram Sabha before being projected in the final plan. The DDC further directed officers to work towards improving key indicators under the Sustainable Development goals through efficient planning and implementation and prepare realistic, need-based and inclusive development plans.

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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

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