KISHTWAR: The 5th Good Governance Week, observed under the flagship outreach initiative “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore,” concluded successfully across District Kishtwar, reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to transparent, responsive and citizen-centric governance.

The week-long programme was effectively implemented across all 13 blocks of the district, with a strong emphasis on last-mile service delivery, proactive grievance redressal and effective implementation of government welfare schemes at the grassroots level.

Under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, officers from all line departments conducted extensive field visits to designated locations, as per the schedule issued by the District Administration, on the concluding day of the programme.

During these outreach activities, officers engaged directly with local residents, listened to their concerns, and facilitated on-the-spot resolution of numerous public grievances, thereby strengthening public trust in administrative mechanisms. The public was also sensitized about various flagship welfare schemes of the Government of India and the UT Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

A wide range of services were delivered during the campaign, including revenue-related services, distribution of Labour Cards, issuance of Birth and Death Certificates, awareness of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and UT-level schemes and grievance redressal.

During the campaign, 1,014 complaints were resolved through the State Grievance Portal, 3,172 service applications were disposed under the service delivery framework and 146 workshops/outreach camps were held across the district.

The inauguration of the National Workshop on Good Governance Week, by Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh was telecast live at the Meeting Hall, New DC Office Complex, Kishtwar. The live broadcast was attended by senior officers from the District Administration and staff.

The successful completion of Good Governance Week shows the district administration’s strong efforts to bring government closer to the people and promote development that includes everyone.

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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