• Directs coverage of all Panchayats for seamless digital connectivity

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Amended Bharat Net Programme in the district. The initiative, aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure at the grassroots level, focuses on bringing all panchayats under a robust optical fibre network. During the meeting, Block Development Officers (BDOs) presented block-wise status reports and briefed the Deputy Commissioner about functional and non-functional panchayats in terms of optical fibre connectivity and availability of basic facilities like power and infrastructure.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the urgency of making all panchayats digitally functional under the Bharat Net programme. He directed the BDOs to ensure activation of connectivity infrastructure in their respective jurisdictions at the earliest to pave the way for the effective rollout of the amended scheme. The Deputy Commissioner said that every panchayat must be connected to ensure inclusive growth and efficient service delivery to citizens.

The Deputy Commissioner further reiterated the importance of digital inclusion in rural development and urged all stakeholders, including the Rural Development Department, BSNL, and implementing agencies, to work in close coordination to ensure the timely and smooth completion of the Bharat Net initiative in the district. 

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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