JAMMU: Transport Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, Vishesh Mahajan today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the services provided by the Motor Vehicles Department. The meeting was attended by RTO Jammu, Jasmeet Singh, Assistant Transport Commissioner, ARTO Headquarters, ARTO Board of Inspection (Passenger & Goods), ARTO Flying Squad, along with Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIS), Sub Motor Vehicle Inspectors (SMVI), and Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant (MVTA).

During the meeting, RTO Jammu was directed to rationalise the existing daily slots for driving tests so that sufficient time be ensured for testing proper skills of applicant by the testing board and asked to update 150 slots per day for all class of vehicles in Jammu district. He further instructed to increase the trial test days from three to six so that the aspiring applicants do not face any difficulties in booking slots as per their convenience and availability.

Emphasizing the need for strict adherence to technical guidelines, the Transport Commissioner directed all ARTOS and MVIS to follow prescribed protocols while issuing fitness certificates for vehicles. To eliminate bottlenecks in the inspection process, He instructed the concerned quarter for deployment of an additional Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) in Board of Inspection (P&G) to ensure thorough vehicle inspections as per set parameters.

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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