KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a meeting of the District Level Telecom Committee (DTC) at the Mini Meeting Hall, DC Office Complex, to review the status of telecom infrastructure development in the district, with special focus on 4G saturation and BharatNet implementation across all Panchayats.

During the meeting, detailed discussions held on mobile tower saturation, augmentation of signals, pending land allocation for towers, Right of Way (RoW) issues, power connection status. Emphasis was laid on expediting ongoing execution of works and ensuring smooth inter-departmental coordination.

Regarding Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) progress report was shared  by PIA/BSNL during the meeting. The DC stressed on hustle free RoW permissions, utilisation of existing infrastructure for BharatNet connectivity.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Peerzada Mumtaz Ahmad , SE R&B, Executive Engineers of R&B/ PMGSY, OC-Beacon and other senior Officers of concerned departments as well as telecom representatives. 

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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