RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today reviewed the progress of uploading projects on the Vibrant Village Programme-II (VVP-II) portal here at a meeting held through virtual mode from the VC Room of the DC Office Complex.

The Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the status of projects being uploaded on the Vibrant Villages portal and directed the concerned officers to expedite the process to ensure timely completion of all formalities. He stressed upon close coordination among departments for effective implementation of the programme in the identified villages.

The Vibrant Village Programme-II envisages focused interventions in selected villages for creation of livelihood opportunities through promotion of tourism and skill development and entrepreneurship, besides development of Cooperative Societies for Agriculture, Horticulture and medicinal plant sectors.

The programme also includes provision of road connectivity to unconnected villages, strengthening of village infrastructure, health and education facilities, energy including renewable energy and television and telecom connectivity. The objective of the programme was to create sufficient incentives for people to stay in the selected villages and improve their overall quality of life.

Among others present in the meeting included, ADDC Malikzada Sheraz Ul Haq; ACD Auqil Nuvaid; DDE Mohd Nawaz Choudhary attended the meeting, while ADC Sunderbani, Ramkesh Sharma; ADC Nowshera, Pritam Lal Thapa and other concerned officers participated through virtual mode.

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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