BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting of all concerned officers at DC Office Complex here to review the progress achieved under different indicators of Aspirational District Programme (ADP). The meeting held threadbare discussion and reviewed the progress achieved under various indicators including health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion, and basic infrastructure.

During the meeting, other related sectors were also thoroughly discussed during which the DC emphasized the need for sustained efforts to address developmental gaps and to further improve the district’s overall performance under the ADP framework. The DC directed the concerned department to take concerted measures for increasing the percentage of agricultural land covered under sprinkler, drip, and other forms of micro-irrigation, with the objective to sustainable farming practices across the district.

Minga Sherpa further called for effective strategies to address key challenges, urging all departments to work with greater dedication to elevate the district from Aspirational to Performer. Joint Director Planning, Javed Ahmad, Chief Education Officer, Chief Agriculture officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Medical Officer and other District Officers attended the meeting.

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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