BANDIPORA: As part of Day-2 of Good Governance Week “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, the District Administration Bandipora today continued its outreach, grievance redressal and awareness programmes across the district, reinforcing its commitment to transparent, responsive and people-centric governance.

On the occasion, the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Bandipora, along with the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP), visited Panchayat Halqa Asham-A and interacted with local residents. Public grievances were noted and the officers assured that all genuine issues would be addressed in a time-bound manner, while informing that desilting works in the area would be initiated shortly.

In the educational institutions, the Chief Education Officer Bandipora, Altaf Hussain Tara, along with Dy CEO and Zonal Education Officer Bandipora, organized Good Governance Week programmes across various educational institutions of Cluster HSS Aragam. These programmes witnessed participation from Village Education Committee members, parents, general public and staff, focusing on collaborative governance and stakeholder involvement. 

Similar celebrations were held at Government High School Gundjehangir (Zone Hajin), High School Chanpal Chattibandi, Government High School Banyari Sharki (Zone Hajin) along with affiliated cluster schools, Primary School Mir Mohalla CB Payeen, UPS GP Aragam, Middle School Bazipora (Zone Hajin) and Government High School Ajas (Zone Hajin). At GMS Aragam, students and parents jointly participated, reinforcing community-led governance.

The Horticulture Department organized grievance redressal camps at Shilwat (Zone Sumbal) and Aloosa, including field-level interactions with farmers to address horticulture-related issues on the spot. 

Similarly, the Agriculture Department Bandipora conducted a grievance redressal camp at the Zonal Office Aloosa, providing farmers an opportunity to raise concerns and receive guidance regarding departmental schemes and services.

The activities on Day-2 of “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” witnessed wide public participation and strengthened grassroots engagement, reflecting the district administration’s resolve to take governance closer to the people.

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.

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