RAMBAN: The District Development Council Ramban, under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Shamshad Shan today reviewed the formulation of District Capex Plan 2025-26 here at a meeting. The meeting was attended by DDC Members,   Additional District Development Commissioner Roshan Lal, Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat   Ashfaq Ahmed, besides District and Sectoral officers.

The Chairperson informed that formulation of District Capex Plan 2025-26 is at final stage as per allocated funds of Rs. 60 crore earmarked for developmental activities across the district. She said all the DDC members and BDOs have submitted their plans for finalization at district level.  She took a detailed review of the progress achieved under various sectors and emphasized that the planning process for the upcoming financial year must be participatory and inclusive. 

The Chairperson asked the education department to ensure proper functioning of Smart ClassRooms where equipment and other material have already been provided. She also directed the Health department to ensure the functioning of the PHCs from new buildings where construction has been completed.

The DDC members also highlighted various pressing issues of their constituencies and sought special attention for resolving the same. The DDC members further stressed on augmentation of healthcare and education infrastructure, construction of new roads and effective implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)  and Power sector schemes.

The CPO provided a detailed presentation on the district's developmental achievements across various departments and issued necessary guidelines and instructions to officers to meet the targets.

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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.

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