SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today said that the government is committed towards ensuring transparency, accountability and timely redress of public grievances. The Minister was interacting with scores of deputations who called on him here today.

The delegations who met the Minister included former employees of the Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC), representatives from the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and representatives of Ganderbal district. The delegations projected a series of demands pertaining to employee welfare, public service delivery and administrative support.

The former SRTC employees highlighted issues regarding pension benefits and compassionate appointments for the families of deceased staff members. They urged upon the government to expedite resolution of their long-pending service-related grievances.

The representatives from the Food and Supplies department highlighted logistical challenges and the need for better infrastructure to ensure timely delivery of essential commodities, especially in remote and rural regions. They called for modernizing supply chain mechanisms and addressing workforce shortages in critical areas.

The Ganderbal deputation focused on local developmental concerns, including the need for improved road connectivity, access to quality healthcare and enhanced support for education and youth employment initiatives. Satish Sharma, responding to issues raised by the delegations, assured them that all their concerns would be examined by the concerned departments for appropriate action at the earliest.

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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