UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today chaired a District Level Convergence Committee meeting to review the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana in the district.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on various socio-economic monitoring indicators related to the villages identified under the scheme across different blocks of Udhampur District.

At the outset, District Social Welfare Officer  Kanika Gupta gave a detailed presentation on the current status of these indicators. She explained that PMAGY aims at the integrated development of villages with more than 50% SC population, with the objective of ensuring inclusive growth and the upliftment of marginalized communities.

The DC underscored the need for conducting a thorough and accurate house-to-house survey. She emphasized that reliable data collection is critical for identifying lagging indicators and planning appropriate interventions. She directed the concerned departments to pool resources and work collaboratively to bridge the identified development gaps effectively.

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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