KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today convened a meeting to review functioning of the Revenue Department in the district. The agenda points of the meeting included Digitization/Recreation of Missing Mussavis, progress of ground truthing of rectified maps (BISAG-N), progress on Ground Verified Maps 1.0 and 2.0 under the Svamitva scheme, timely disposal of online revenue services (PSG Act), among others.

ACR, Idrees Lone apprised the DC of the current progress and functioning of the Revenue Department in the District. During the meeting, the DC directed all concerned Tehsildars to ensure the completion of recreation of Mussavis by 20th July 2025. Tehsildar Bounjwah was specifically instructed to coordinate with DFO Kishtwar for the recreation of Mussavis in forest areas.

Emphasizing progress under the Svamitva Scheme, the DC instructed all Tehsildars to complete Mapping (Map 1.0 and 2.0) by 10th July 2025. For efficient service delivery, the DC directed all Tehsildars to ensure timely issuance of certificates/services and clear all pending cases within 3 days. He also instructed Tehsildars to ensure timely disposal of revenue court cases as reflected on the RCCMS portal.

Strict instructions were issued regarding eviction of encroachments from State/Common/Kahchara/Roshni land along with the installation of signboards and measures to prevent re-encroachment. The DC directed all Tehsildars to conduct special camps for inheritance mutations in addition to routine mutation work.

The meeting was attended by ACR Kishtwar Idrees lone, SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rahman, SDM Marwah Dr. Mohd Ashraf, SDM Paddar Dr. Amit Kumar, Tehsildars, besides the concerned staff of Revenue Department.

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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