• Assures development of road connectivity, mobile network connectivity, hospital equipments
  • Inaugurates Robotic Lab at HSS Keran

KUPWARA: In order to review the developmental issues and grievances of the people at their doorsteps, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today visited remote border area Keran and chaired a Mega Block Diwas function at Higher Secondary School (HSS) . ACD Kupwara, CEO, CPO, besides, other District and Block Level Officers and people in large number attended the programme.

 Addressing the Block Diwas, the Deputy Commissioner said that the Keran block has a bright future because the Government of India has a special focus on its overall development. She highlighted various initiatives of the Central Government like Aspirational Block Development Programme and Vibrant Village Programme through which the holistic development of this border block is being ensured.

Addressing different issues of the people, the DC said that District Administration is committed to provide the basic infrastructure to the people of Keran especially road connectivity, hospital equipment and mobile network connectivity to ease out their sufferings. She assurred the people for redressal of their developmental issues and grievances and said that she will hold a separate comprehensive meeting of concerned officers to review the overall progress of various indicators of Aspirational block Keran.

To address the drop out rate in schools, the DC asked the CEO to make an action plan for motivation and retention of children, especially girls, to reduce the drop out rate. She also emphasized for monitoring the attendance of teachers and staff to ensure complete functioning of the schools.

On her arrival, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed stock of the stalls established by various departments including Fisheries, Agriculture, Education, Health, ICDS, Animal Husbandry and others. She enquired about the progress and achievements of these departments under the Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP).

She stressed upon the concerned officers and field functionaries to gear up their efforts in saturation of ADP indicators which will improve the overall developmental scenario of the border block. Earlier, prominent and senior citizens spoke and put forth their day to day developmental issues which include poor mobile network, macadamization of inner roads etc.

Later, the DC inaugurated the Robotic Lab in Higher Secondary School Keran and asked the Teachers to make fruitful use of the Laboratory by inculcating the scientific temperament among the school children. She also inspected the school Library and directed the Teachers to develop the habit of book reading among the children.

The Deputy Commissioner also took a detailed tour of the Keran area and stressed upon the concerned officers for execution of different developmental works and initiatives to make Keran more accessible and attractive place.

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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