KISHTWAR:  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan today took the monthly review of progress achieved under the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) in the District here at a meeting of line departments. The meeting aimed to assess the impact of the governance interventions across sectors based on the predefined parameters of the DGGI.

The DC conducted a comprehensive review of sector-specific performance in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Employment, Education, Health, Rural Development, Public Infrastructure, Jal Shakti, Banks, and others. The focus was on evaluating governance measures under the DGGI framework and analyzing indicators to gain insights into the current status and progress over time.

The DC emphasized the need for departments to focus on improving the performance of DGGI indicators in the health sector, such as immunization, Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), and institutional deliveries. In this regard, he directed the concerned authorities to organize awareness camps by Anganwadi Workers and ASHA Workers.

He also urged officers to analyze past indices to identify gaps and devise strategies to bridge them to achieve desired outcomes. DC Kishtwar encouraged departmental officers to work with heightened enthusiasm and dedication to enhance developmental outcomes within the DGGI framework, with a focus on adopting good governance practices.

The line departments were given timelines to achieve the targets. The meeting was attended by DSEO Kishtwar Akhil Thakur, ALC Kishtwar Mamta Sudershan, EO Municipality Kishtwar Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, CHO Kishtwar Sajid Mustafa, CEO Kishtwar Javed Ahmed Kitchloo, DSHO Kishtwar, ExEn PMGSY, ExEn Jal Shakti, and other sectoral heads.

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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.

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