KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar today conducted a comprehensive review of the public grievances redressal mechanisms functioning under JK Samadhan 2.0 and the CPGRAMS portal.

The review focused on assessing the efficiency, quality, and responsiveness of the government departments in the district. The meeting was informed that out of a total of 906 grievances received under the JK Samadhan 2.0 portal, only 45 are pending as of date.

Similarly, under the CPGRAMS portal, only 7 grievances are pending out of a total of 104 received in the district. The quality disposal of these pending grievances is also in progress at various departmental levels.

The Deputy Commissioner carried out a detailed evaluation of all pending grievances and emphasized the need for quality-driven and time-bound disposal to ensure maximum citizen satisfaction. â€œThe success of any grievance redressal system lies not merely in the registration of complaints but in their timely and satisfactory resolution,” he reiterated.

He stressed that prompt and effective grievance redressal is vital for strengthening public trust in governance, fostering citizen engagement and promoting transparency and accountability in administration.

The DC directed all departmental heads to conduct regular reviews of grievance cases to ensure that no issue remains unresolved unnecessarily and that accountability is fixed in cases of undue delay.

The meeting was attended by ADC  Pawan Kotwal, CEO KDA  Kaiser Bhawani; ACR  Idrees lone; SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rehman; DSWO  Tariq Parvez Qazi; AD FCS&CA  Shafqat Ali Keen; ARTO  Tasleem Wani; CAO  Kushal Chandel; CHO  Sajid Mustafa; ExEn JPDCL  Latif Wani; ExEn PMGSY  Rajesh Sharma, all BDOs, Tehsildar, DNO AYUSH  besides other Senior Officers and Concerned Staff.

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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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