• Redresses Public Grievances, reviews progress of dev works

POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma convened a Public outreach camp at Village Arai, Tehsil Mandi, to review ongoing developmental works and address public grievances.

The DDC was accompanied by ACD  Shakeel Ahmed Malik; Chief Education Officer Mukhtar Ahmad Manhas; Chief Agriculture Officer; Chief Horticulture Officer; Assistant Director, FCS&CA , Tehsildar Mandi,  Executive Engineer PMGSY   along with other concerned officers and social activist Molvi Mohd Fareed Malik.

Local residents, DDC members and former Sarpanches projected issues related to road connectivity, installation of electric poles, smart meters, water scarcity, issuance of job cards and other development concerns.

The District Development Commissioner assured the public that all genuine issues would be addressed on priority and directed the concerned departments for prompt action. He also informed the public about the government welfare schemes, including PM Surya Yojana and agriculture-based initiatives. He encouraged residents to take benefit from schemes related to Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry to establish farm based enterprises.

The public appreciated the efforts of the district administration, especially the Rural Development Department (RDD), for its commitment towards grassroots development. The camp concluded with an assurance of continued coordination between the administration and the public for inclusive development.

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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