SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today directed the concerned officers to accord highest priority to public grievances and ensure their prompt, time-bound and effective redress.

The Minister issued the directions while interacting with the individuals and delegations who called on him and apprised him of various issues concerning their respective areas. Assuring the delegations of necessary intervention, Javid Ahmad Dar said that all genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments and authorities for appropriate action.

The Minister directed the officers to adopt a proactive, responsive and people-centric approach in addressing the public concerns and ensure that no genuine grievance remains unattended. He called for close inter-departmental coordination and regular monitoring of pending issues to expedite their resolution and eliminate avoidable delays.

Emphasising the need to strengthen development at the grassroots level, the Minister directed the concerned officials to take result-oriented measures for addressing issues related to basic infrastructure, roads, public utilities and other essential services. He stressed that development works should be closely monitored and executed efficiently to ensure visible benefits to the people.

Javid Dar underscored that responsive governance, accountability and timely delivery of public services are fundamental to strengthen the public trust in government institutions. He called upon the officers to remain accessible to the people, maintain regular field-level engagement and ensure that genuine public concerns are translated into concrete action and measurable outcomes.

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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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