• Stresses on bridging Infrastructure Gaps, formulation of Action Plan  

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today reviewed the status of eight Vibrant Villages selected from District Rajouri under the Vibrant Villages Programme. The review meeting, held at the DC office, focused on villages located in Qila Darhal, Seri, Doongi and Panjgrian blocks.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for a detailed gap analysis in key areas such as BSNL network connectivity, road accessibility, television connectivity and electrification of households in these villages. He directed the concerned departments—BRO, PWD and PMGSY to submit the latest status of road connectivity to these identified villages.

Emphasizing a holistic development approach, the DC directed officials to prepare comprehensive Village Action Plans for each village, based on the gap analysis. He further instructed departments to explore possibilities of promoting alternative crops, establishing milk processing units and identifying tourism potential, including religious tourism in these areas.

The DC reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring inclusive growth and improving the quality of life for residents of border and remote villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme. Officers from line departments, including Rural Development, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Tourism and representatives from BSNL, BRO, PWD and PMGSY were present in the meeting.

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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