SHOPIAN: A District Level Committee (DLC) meeting was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishr Gupta at Mini Secretariat to approve the verified cases for PMAY- U (2.0) in the urban area of Shopian.

A total of 28 eligible cases were recommended by the ULB-level committee to the District Level Committee for approval in the first phase. The committee was apprised that 273 beneficiaries were found eligible who had applied online upon ground level verification under the scheme.

After deliberations, the Committee approved all 28 cases for financial assistance to the eligible poor and homeless beneficiaries of the Shopian municipal area for assistance.

Directions were also issued to the MC and revenue officers to expedite the clearance of land revenue titles for the remaining 245 cases. The meeting was attended by ADDC Shopian, Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone; ACR, Shakoor Ahmad Dar; Tehsildar Shopian, CEO MC and other members.

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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