UDHAMPUR: A meeting was convened in the Officer Chamber of the Chairman District Development Council Udhampur under the chairmanship of Chairman District Development Council Udhampur, Lal Chand in the presence of all District Development Councillors of the district, CEO DDC Udhampur Rajinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner Development Udhampur Ashwani Hansa and all Block Development Officers of the District.

The meeting aimed to discuss and review the formulation of the Area Development Plan under PRI, BDC and DDC grants and strict directions were delivered to all the Block Development Officers to ensure that only feasible works, recommended by the general public in Gram Sabhas conducted in the presence of active representatives and officials from the Rural Development Department should be included in the ADP plan.

The Chairman emphasised the importance of aligning development projects with the actual needs and aspirations of the local communities, ensuring that the benefits of development reach the grassroots level. The District Development Council Udhampur remains committed to fostering inclusive growth, development and empowerment in the region prioritising community-driven initiatives and collaborative governance.

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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