BANDIPORA: As part of the Seva Parv concluding ceremony and the ongoing Aadi Karam Yogi Abhiyan, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today visited Kudara village and presided over a Special Gram Sabha aimed at strengthening public engagement and ensuring inclusive delivery of government welfare initiatives.

The event witnessed the participation of representatives from various government departments and a large gathering of local residents. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directly engaged with the public, listened to their issues, and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to grassroots development.

In her address, she emphasized the importance of people-centric governance, transparency, and responsive administration, assuring prompt and effective redressal of public concerns. She further informed that Phase 4 of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is currently under process, aimed at upgrading road infrastructure in Kudara and surrounding areas to improve connectivity and boost economic activity.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by District Programme Officer, Poshan Project Bandipora, Yaar Ali Khan; DDC Arin, Ghulam Mohiuddin; and other concerned officers.

As part of Seva Parv activities, Special Gram Sabhas were organized across all Panchayats of Bandipora district, providing a vital platform for citizen engagement, scheme awareness, and participatory decision-making, with a focus on reviewing government schemes and addressing public grievances.

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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