RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired an introductory meeting with District and Sectoral Officers in the Conference Hall, Maitra. The meeting marked his first formal interaction with the administrative machinery of the district after taking over as DC Ramban.  He stressed on evolving a result-oriented, inclusive, and responsive governance model to ensure holistic development and efficient public service delivery.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo; Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; SDM Gool Imtiaz Ahmed; SDM Ramsoo Mazahir Hussain Shah; SDM Banihal Mohammad Naseeb; GM DIC Ravinder Anand; CMO Kamal Je Zadu; Executive Engineers from PWD, Jal Shakti, JPDCL; REW and all other district officers.

The Deputy Commissioner outlined a comprehensive model of governance centered on accountability, transparency, and public participation. He asked the officers to prioritize field-level implementation of government schemes and flagship programs, ensuring that benefits percolate down to the grassroots level. Emphasizing the importance of a coordinated administrative approach, he urged all departments to work in synergy, remove procedural bottlenecks, and expedite development works across sectors including infrastructure, health, education, and rural development.

While taking a firsthand appraisal from officers regarding the implementation of major schemes and projects of their respective departments, the DC emphasized that visible results must be reflected through time-bound project execution, responsive grievance redressal, and improved citizen interface in government offices.

The DC further directed the officers to adopt a compassionate and respectful approach towards the public, ensuring that citizens visiting government offices are treated with dignity and their concerns addressed promptly. He also called for strict adherence to administrative discipline and encouraged innovative practices for improving service delivery mechanism.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed all departments to ensure that arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra are completed well before June 25, 2025, as per the plans and instructions issued by the District Administration. He emphasized timely execution and close coordination among departments to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Yatra.

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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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