DODA: As part of ongoing Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah), extensive outreach and field activities were held across District Doda on the third day of the flagship “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore,” campaign.

Coinciding with the Pulse Polio drive, a team of officials led by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh visited Sub Health Centre Puneja to review immunization arrangements and ensure the smooth implementation of the polio vaccination drive.

 Field visits were undertaken in Assar, Jakyas and Dali Udhyanpur to assess on-ground functioning, interact with officials and community members to review the delivery of essential services in rural and remote areas.

District Development Council Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal presided over a special programme at Khara organized by the concerned Block Development Officer and attended by large number of locals.

 Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairman said that the people-centric initiative aims at bridging the gap between the administration and the public, enhancing transparency, accountability, and trust in governance. The officials facilitated on-the-spot grievances redressal and shared information regarding the government welfare schemes.

Further, the third day featured a Gram Sabha at Panchayat Dhossa and special camps at Panchayat Barri, Panchayat Prabel ( Marmat) and Kuthyara, organised to address public grievances.

The Legal Metrology Department conducted inspections of petrol pumps to ensure accuracy in measurements and protect consumer rights, while the FCS&CA Department organized eKYC camps to facilitate beneficiaries and strengthen public service delivery. Collectively, these initiatives reaffirmed the commitment of the District Administration and line departments towards transparent, inclusive, participatory, and citizen-centric governance across the district.

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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