UDHAMPUR: Additional District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Jugal Kishore today chaired a meeting of officers and field functionaries of the Rural Development Department to review the progress of work on assets sanctioned under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin(SBM-G) in the district. The meeting was attended by ACP Dr Ashwani Hansa, Executive Engineer REW, Sanjay Kumar and BDOs.

The meeting reviewed implementation status, physical and financial progress and the on-ground impact of works executed under SBM-G in the district. The ADDC inquired about progress of tendering, allotment and status of work on the assets sanctioned under Annual Plan 2025-26. The BDOs were directed to expedite execution by mobilizing men and machinery and ensure completion of works within the stipulated timelines.  

The ADDC appreciated the BDOs who have identified sites for DEWATS and FSTPs and exhorted others to follow suit.  Further, BDO Chenani, Kulwanta, Chanunta, Parlidhar, Udhampur and Ramnagar were directed to complete land identification of 1 FSTP in coordination with the concerned Tehsildars within one week time.

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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