In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat chaired a meeting today at Directorate of FCS&CA Jammu to review the availability and distribution of food grains and petroleum products in all districts of Jammu region, particularly focusing on remote and far-flung areas. The meeting was attended by Director FCS&CA Jammu, Rifat Kohli along with senior officers of the Directorate and all Assistant Directors of Jammu Division.

The meeting focused on availability of stock position of essential commodities along with ensuring the timely and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products to remote regions of Jammu Division. He emphasized on the need to maintain 10-15 days stock of Petrol, HSD and LPG in each district and 5 months food grains at FCI level.

During the meeting, the Commissioner Secretary stressed on strengthening fuel distribution networks, including the possibility of establishing additional supply points in regions with high demand for petroleum products as a long-term solution in order to avert such type of crisis in future.

He further directed all Assistant Directors to work in close coordination with respective Deputy Commissioners to ensure sufficient availability of essential commodities. While reviewing digitization of Jammu and Kashmiri Migrant ration cards under NFSA, he directed the concerned officers to complete the exercise within one month.

Later, the Commissioner Secretary also visited Food Store FCS&CA Chatha and FCI Godown Chatha in order to have first hand appraisal of availability and quality of food grains stock. He directed the officers to upgrade Food stores of FCSCA department on the patterns of FCI.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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