REASI: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and District Administration Reasi on Saturday organised a one-day district-level workshop on the Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 here in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex today. The workshop, held under the overall supervision of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik, was designed to sensitise stakeholders about the Panchayat Advancement Index, a comprehensive tool used to evaluate the developmental status of Gram Panchayats across the region.

The event was coordinated by the Assistant Commissioner Development Vijay Kumar and aimed to familiarize stakeholders with the new features and implementation mechanism of PAI 2.0. The PAI 2.0 is a performance monitoring and evaluation tool designed to assess and improve the functioning of Panchayats. It focuses on promoting accountability, transparency and data-driven development at the grassroots level. Compared to its previous version, PAI 2.0 offers a simplified scorecard, real-time data entry through a digital portal, and enhanced tracking of progress across 9 thematic areas aligned with the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).

The workshop emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts and sectoral coordination to ensure measurable improvements in governance and service delivery at the Panchayat level. It also encouraged healthy competition among Panchayats and recognized the need to bridge existing gaps using data-backed insights.

The workshop covered various themes under PAI-2.0, including child-friendly panchayat, water-sufficient panchayat, clean and green panchayat and self-sufficient infrastructure in panchayats. The event, facilitated by Master Trainer Dr. Sajad, concluded with an interactive session where participants engaged in detailed discussions on operational aspects of the PAI initiative.

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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