• "Get involved in participatory planning for village development"

SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today appealed to the public of the district to participate in the planning process of rural development being held for the next financial year, 2025-26. The DDC is encouraging maximum participation in the Gram Sabhas, scheduled from December 2 to 7 in village panchayats across the district, convened in order to plan and finalise village level plans under MGNREGA and other schemes. These Gram Sabhas aim to promote holistic rural development by involving the community in the planning process, DDC said.

The DDC instructed officials to prioritize community-specific works and formulate plans according to local needs and government norms in consultation with the public. The Gram Sabhas will provide a platform for villagers to discuss and resolve local issues, ensuring that development projects cater to their specific requirements. By participating in these Gram Sabhas, community members can contribute to the planning and development of their areas.

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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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