UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur today chaired a meeting of the District Level Monitoring Committee   under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act to review its implementation in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional SP Sandeep Bhat; District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta and officers from other concerned departments.

During the meeting, nine cases were placed before the Committee for review. After detailed deliberations, one case was approved and relief assistance amounting to Rs 75,000 was sanctioned to the affected individual. While 02 cases were deferred till the next meeting and 6 cases were dropped.

The DC reiterated the core objectives of the Committee, including timely registration and investigation of cases, adequate support and protection to victims and effective enforcement of the Act. The district-level data was thoroughly examined to identify gaps and areas requiring further improvement. The DC also stressed on prompt fund disbursement, transparent processes and regular monitoring to ensure that the rights of SC/ST communities are fully safeguarded under the provisions of the Act.

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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