JAMMU: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) was held today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Ali Mohammad Sagar, at meeting J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat Jammu to discuss the working of JKRTC.

Legislators, Saifullah Mir, Baldev Raj Sharma, Ranbir Singh Pathania, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, Showkat Hussain Ganie and Tanvir Sadiq besides Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit were present in the meeting.

Threadbare discussion was held on Audit Para No. 6.1 contained in CAG's Audit Report for the year 2018-19, pertaining to Transport Department, (JKSRTC). Accountant General J&K, Tsewang Tharchin, briefed the Committee about the issues highlighted in the CAG's audit reports pertaining to Transport Department (JKRTC).

Secretary, Transport Department, Avny Lavasa , briefed the Committee about the functioning of the department and the action taken on issues pointed out in the audit report. MD, JKRTC also briefed the Committee about performance, mission, status of man power, JKRTC fleet and other issues besides physical and financial activities of the Corporation.

The Committee emphasized upon the senior officers of Transport Department to take all necessary measures to make the Corporation profitable. It also asked to provide transportation facilities to the neglected areas so that the people of the area could be benefited.

The Chairman directed the Secretary, Transport Department, to submit the written reply on the queries raised by the Members of the Committee in the meeting and submit the same to the Committee as early as possible.

The Committee also directed the concerned officers of Transport Department to clear all  the liabilities of government. The members also gave their valuable suggestions on the subject.

Among others, Director, Finance, (Transport); GM (Operations), Jammu; GM (Operations), Kashmir; GM (Load) besides senior officers of concerned Department and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.

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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