• Emphasis  Quality and Time-Bound disposal

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the status of public grievances redressal handled by Revenue officers. During the meeting, the DC examined the tehsil-wise status of grievances registered on the JK-SAMADHAN Portal. Concerned Tehsildars presented detailed updates on the action taken against various revenue-related grievances.

The DC laid special emphasis on the quality of grievance disposal and issued firm directives to all Tehsildars for ensuring time-bound redressal of all complaints. He further instructed Tehsildars to enforce accountability on field functionaries for any delays observed without justifiable cause in the redressal process.

The DC also underscored the need for intensified awareness campaigns and enhanced citizen registrations on the JK-SAMADHAN Portal, aimed at facilitating seamless grievance registration for the general public.

In addition, the meeting deliberated on pendencies under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA), redressal of migrant-specific grievances, alongside progress in digitization initiatives and implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme.

The meeting was attended by the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Mufti Fareed-ud-Din; Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue  Kupwara and all Tehsildars.

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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