DODA: A landmark event was held here today in the DC Office Complex, where District Development Council (DDC) Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal gave away the Property Cards under the ambitious SVAMITVA Scheme. The event was organized to hand over property cards to beneficiaries, empowering them with legal ownership of their land.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh accompanied by ADC Sudershan Kumar; ACR Sunil Bhutyal; ACD Manoj Kumar, ACP Musharraf Haf and other officials, participated in the event. The initiative marks a significant step twoards improving transparency and formalizing property ownership in rural areas, thus paving the way for economic empowerment and development.

Speaking at the event, DDC Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal lauded the government’s efforts under the SVAMITVA Scheme, which aims to provide villagers with property cards for their residential lands. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in reducing property disputes and enabling rural households to access loans and other benefits by using property as collateral.

DC Doda, Harvinder Singh highlighted the administration’s commitment to ensuring the scheme's smooth implementation and urged beneficiaries to utilize this opportunity for their socio-economic betterment. Officials present reiterated their dedication to making the district a model of efficient governance and development. The event concluded with a pledge to extend similar benefits to every eligible household in the district.

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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