• Emphasises improving service delivery, transparency

SHOPIAN: In a significant outreach initiative, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a Block Diwas program held at  Kanjiuller Shopian, aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and ensuring timely redressal of public grievances. During the programme, a large number of people from various Panchayat halqas of the block participated in the programme.

The DC patiently heard the grievances and passed on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for immediate redressal. Issues related to Block-level services, including, mecadamization of Narva Shali Chek Shamsipora road, dumping site for Garbage lifting, repairs of Padsoo link road,  bridges, Power, agriculture inputs, JK Bank services, Jal Shakti, PHCs, Ration cards and other essential facilities were discussed in detail.

The DC emphasized coordinated efforts among departments to ensure prompt service delivery and accountability. He directed officers to dispose of pending cases within stipulated timelines, ensure field-level follow-up and maintain regular public outreach to address genuine concerns of the people. Special emphasis was laid on improving service delivery, transparency and citizen satisfaction. ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, Exens, BDO,  line department heads, BMO and other concerned were present during the Block Diwas.

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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