UDHAMPUR: An impressive event was organized today by the District Administration Udhampur in connection with the   e-distribution of property cards by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the SVAMITVA scheme. Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, presided over the local event held in Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, and distributed property cards among the farmers.

A total of 901 property cards were distributed across the district under the SVAMITVA scheme. Similar events were also organized at the Sub-Divisional and Tehsil levels, where a large number of people, including farmers, actively participated.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai said that the SVAMITVA scheme launched by the Government of India, aims to provide "Record of rights" to village household owners through the issuance of legal ownership cards. She emphasized the scheme’s significance. The DC further noted that the SVAMITVA scheme is instrumental in bringing financial stability to rural citizens by enabling them to use their property as a financial asset for securing loans and accessing other financial benefits.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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