BANDIPORA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Bandipora, B.A Padder, on Tuesday convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of the Rural Development Department (RDD) across the district. During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding the implementation of various rural development schemes and the overall working of the department. Officers and officials from different blocks of the district participated in the review session.

On the occasion, ACD Bandipora issued a set of instructions aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of departmental operations, with a special focus on accelerating the pace of developmental activities. He stressed the need for timely execution and completion of all ongoing works under different schemes, emphasizing strict adherence to timelines and quality parameters.

The meeting also underscored the importance of field-level monitoring, transparency, and coordination among officials to achieve the developmental goals set by the administration. ACD directed all officers to maintain regular progress reports and work proactively to address any bottlenecks that may hamper developmental initiatives in rural areas.

The meeting was attended by all Block Development Officers (BDOs), Ex. Engineer REW, AEs, JEs, Village Level Workers (VLWs), Panchayat Inspectors, Gram Rozgar Sevaks (GRSs), and all other officials of the Rural Development department.

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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