KATHUA: Additional Deputy Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kathua Surender Mohan Sharma today presided over a Block Diwas program at Panchayat Jandore, Block Keerian Gandyal, to address public grievances and concerns. The program was attended by Ex-PRIs, social activists, and individuals who highlighted various issues, including early completion of JJM works, speeding of various work undertaken under Capex.

The other main issues highlighted during the programme include the early completion of PMGSY Roads and improvement in road connectivity. While addressing the gathering, the ADDC said the object of holding Public Outreach Programme under Block Diwas is to reach out to the people and listen to their grievances besides extending arrays of services and knowledge about different government schemes at the doorsteps of the people.

ADDC further appealed to the people present to take maximum benefits of the various Government beneficiary oriented welfare Schemes like PMAY. PM Matru Vandana Yojana, Mission YUVA, Marriage Assistance Scheme etc. ADDC assured the public that all genuine issues would be addressed with the active intervention of concerned departments.

Beneficiaries of different government schemes narrated their success stories explaining the importance of getting insight about different schemes during special camps as well as during Block Diwas. Among others present were Project Officer ICDS, ACD, Chief Medical Officer Kathua, Chief Agricultural Officer Kathua, Tehsildar Kathua, XEN RDD, AD Food, DSWO, ACP, BDO Keerian Gandyal and other district and sectoral officers.

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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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