In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • ‎DC chairs District-Level Review Meeting of MY BHarat to expand Youth Engagement & finalize Cultural Track Execution

‎‎RAJOURI: To harness the potential of youth and align local aspirations with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr Devansh Yadav today chaired a meeting. ‎‎The meeting focused on driving youth leadership, streamlining participation avenues, and finalizing preparations for the upcoming Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 – Cultural Track.

‎‎During the meeting, the DC emphasised establishing a strong foundation for VBYLD across district Rajouri. The dialogue aims to bridge young minds with governance, enabling youth aged 15–29 to actively contribute innovative ideas, cultural perspectives, and leadership to national development goals.

‎‎Deliberations were also held on maximizing outreach to rural and urban youth through colleges, schools, youth clubs, and mandatory registration on the MY Bharat Portal. Officials were directed to conduct aggressive awareness campaigns to ensure equitable participation across all blocks of the district. Strategic Execution of the Cultural Track: Operational plans were discussed for key performance art, theatrical, and literary categories including Folk Dance, Folk Song, Painting, Nukkad Natak and Poetry Writing.

‎‎Regarding participant mobilization, directions were issued to streamline entry submissions, team formations, and event schedules across Rajouri. District Rajouri possesses immense talent, particularly in the cultural domain. The DC said that through smooth venue management, expert jury evaluation, and broad-based youth mobilization, we are committed to giving our youth a seamless platform to excel at state and national levels.

‎‎The meeting was attended by the ADDC Malik Zada Sheraz Ul Haq; PO ICDS, Harpal Singh; CPO, Maqsood Ahmed; ACP, Mohd Rafeeq; CEO Education, Mohd Hafiz; DSWO, Abdul Raheem; District Youth Officer Akhil Arya. and other concerned officers

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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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