• Directs R&B, PMGSY to conduct road safety audits, identify & rectify black/blind spots

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) to review the implementation of the Road Safety Action Plan and deliberate on various measures to improve road safety across the district. The meeting featured detailed discussions on the Road Safety Act, traffic calming measures, road signage and the rectification of accident-prone spots.

DC reviewed the progress on tasks assigned to various departments in previous meetings and stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to strengthen the road safety framework. Officers briefed the chair on steps taken to rectify black spots, erect crash barriers, and install road signage at critical points.

Active participation from committee members led to meaningful discussions and formulation of strategic measures aimed at enhancing road safety throughout the district. The DC directed the concerned departments to take strict action against traffic rule violators and emphasized the need for curbing violations effectively.

He instructed ARTO to prepare a comprehensive road safety awareness calendar. All departments were directed to ensure timely updates on the iRAD (Integrated Road Accident Database) portal. The DC also instructed the R&B and PMGSY departments to conduct road safety audits, identify black spots and blind spots, and project them for rectification to reduce accident risks.

Furthermore, the MVD and other stakeholders were directed to carry out extensive awareness campaigns across the district. The DC directed the R&B department to conduct safety audits of major structures and bridges in the district. Directions were also given to R&B Department to make the approach road to NHW at Qaimoh trafficable by 20-4-2025.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Viqar Ahmad Giri; ACR, Riyaz Ahmad Shah; Executive Engineer R&B, ARTO, DY-SP, officers from Traffic police and other committee members.

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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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