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

‎‎RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr. Devansh Yadav, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Revenue Department and assess the progress achieved in land records management, digitization and AgriStack implementation in the district.

‎‎The meeting conducted a detailed review of the digitization of jamabandis. It was informed that jamabandis of 388 villages have been digitized so far. The Deputy Commissioner also took stock of the pendency of mutations and directed the concerned officers to expedite disposal of   the same.

‎‎The meeting also reviewed the progress of georeferencing of cadastral maps, the status of errors reported in jamabandis and their disposal and the updation of sub-parcelization of records.

It was further informed that sub-parcelization updation has been completed in 156 villages. The status of torn-out and dilapidated cadastral maps was also discussed, along with the verification of jamabandis by supervisory officers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of revenue records.

‎‎Regarding the implementation of AgriStack, the meeting was informed that 99.68 per cent progress has been achieved in data entry, while 16,354 Farmer IDs have been generated in the district.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to set tehsil-wise targets for the creation of Farmer IDs and ensure their achievement within the stipulated deadline. He stressed the need for close monitoring, coordinated efforts and timely completion of all pending tasks to achieve the set targets.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate and updated land records, expediting digitization-related activities and ensuring accountability at every level for the effective functioning of the Revenue Department.

‎‎The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri Ravi Kumar Sihag; IAS Probationer Akash Garg; ADC Kalakote Mohd Tanvir; ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa; ADC Koteranka Dil Mir; ACR Mohd Jahangir Khan; SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain Shah and Tehsildars.

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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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