KISHTWAR: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj J&K organized a one-day district-level workshop on the Panchayat Advancement Index at the Conference Hall, New DC Office Complex, Kishtwar here. The workshop aimed to sensitize stakeholders about the Panchayat Advancement Index, a tool designed to evaluate the developmental status of Gram Panchayats.

Additional District Development Commissioner, Pawan Kotwal presided over the event which was attended by ACD Kaiser Bhawani and other concerned officers and field functionaries. 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.

Participants received hands-on training on the PAI portal to ensure efficient data entry and monitoring. The workshop concluded with an interactive session, where participants discussed 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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