KULGAM: To review the functioning of Common Service Centres (CSCs) and examine their operations for smooth delivery of essential public services to the local population, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting, here. At the outset, District Manager CSCs provided an overview of the CSC operations and the services offered.

It was informed that there are 528 sanctioned CSCs in the district, out of which 378 are active, with at least one CSC available in each Gram Panchayat. Additionally, 13 CSC touch points have been established in government offices across the district. DC directed the Coordinator CSC Kulgam to open more CSCs in the remote areas of the district.

He emphasized on making all the touch points functional at the earliest and discontinue the CSCs which are non functional for a long time. He highlighted the importance of resuming all CSC operations to facilitate public registration for welfare schemes like PM-KISSAN, PMAY-G, PMSYM, PMJDY, and Ayushman Bharat, as well as for obtaining domicile certificates.

Athar cautioned against overcharging and delays in service delivery to prevent any repercussions. DC directed the officers to identify the space in their respective offices within days for making all the touch points functional.

Tehsildars and BDOs were directed to monitor the functioning and services provided by the CSCs to common masses in their respective jurisdictions. The meeting was attended by ADDC, ACD, ACR, All Tehsildars, BDOs, ARTO and the District Manager CSC Kulgam, along with the Village Level Entrepreneurs.

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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