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

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today undertook an extensive tour of flood-affected areas of Jammu district to take stock of the situation and review the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the aftermath of recent floods.

Accompanied by senior officers of district administration, officials from the Food & Civil Supplies, Transport, PHE, PDD, RDD and allied departments, the Minister visited low-lying and worst-hit localities, interacted with the flood victims, and assessed the extent of damage caused to residential houses, agricultural fields, public utilities and road networks.

Expressing solidarity with the distressed families, the Minister conveyed deep concern over the hardships faced by the people and assured them of unwavering government support in this hour of crisis. He directed the administration to provide immediate relief in the form of ration, clean drinking water, medicines, and temporary shelter facilities to all affected families.

Satish Sharma instructed the Food & Civil Supplies department to keep adequate stocks of ration and essentials available in every affected area and to ensure uninterrupted supply chains, especially to the remote and cut-off pockets He also directed the Transport department to restore road connectivity on war footing so that relief material and essential services reach the people without delay.

Taking serious view of the damage caused to public infrastructure, the Minister asked officials of the concerned departments to prepare a comprehensive assessment report of losses for immediate submission to the government, so that adequate compensation and rehabilitation packages can be extended to the affected families at the earliest.

He further stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination among the Civil Supplies, Health, PHE, PDD, Rural Development, and Transport departments for providing timely relief and effective restoration of services. He also emphasized ensuring special attention to vulnerable groups, including women, children, elderly, and differently-abled, during the relief and rehabilitation process.

While interacting with local representatives and community members, the Minister appreciated the efforts of the district administration, police, and volunteers who have been working tirelessly in carrying out rescue and relief operations. He urged them to continue their dedicated service until full normalcy is restored.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Satish Sharma assured that all possible measures will be taken to mitigate the sufferings of the people besides long-term rehabilitation and flood-prevention measures will also be initiated.

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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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