KATHUA: A capacity building training programme on the rollout of e-Office 2.0 was successfully conducted at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex Kathua. The session was part of administration’s efforts to familiarise district-level officers and master trainers with the upgraded digital office management system. The awareness-cum-training session witnessed active participation of officials from various line departments. During the session, participants were sensitized about the significance of adopting digital governance tools to improve efficiency and streamline office functioning. Live demonstrations were conducted by the resource persons on key features of the e-Office portal including file creation, movement, tracking and overall digital workflow management.

District Informatics Officer, NIC Kathua, Shubham Singh stressed the need for timely adoption and uniform implementation of the e-Office system across all departments to minimize physical paperwork, enhance administrative transparency, improve productivity and ensure faster citizen service delivery. The session also provided a platform for participants to engage in an interactive discussion where they raised queries and shared feedback regarding the new system. The training was conducted in the presence of Additional District Development Commissioner Kathua, Surinder Mohan who appreciated the efforts of the NIC team and stressed upon the importance of capacity building to ensure seamless transition to a digital work environment.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here