KUPWARA: In a significant step toward promoting transparency and accountability in government financial operations, Finance department Kupwara has initiated a Literacy camp on Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and related financial practices across the district at Auditorium Hall Employment office Kupwara.

The initiative is designed to enhance understanding of key financial mechanisms among Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and dealing Assistants from different departments. It also aimed to build capacity in areas such as digital payments, real-time fund tracking, expenditure management, and procedural compliance under PFMS, DLI, SLI and other schemes.

Addressing one of the sessions, Chief Accounts Officer Kupwara, (DFO) Kupwara, underscored the importance of financial literacy in strengthening governance and ensuring efficient utilization of public funds. He emphasized the critical role of PFMS in streamlining workflows, improving financial reporting, and supporting the effective implementation of development schemes.

During the sessions, a resource person from the Finance department, delivered comprehensive presentations on various PFMS modules, including timely fund utilization, reconciliation procedures, and adherence to financial guidelines. The workshops also featured interactive Q&A segments to resolve practical challenges faced by participants in day-to-day operations.

This concerted effort by the Finance department Kupwara reflects its commitment to promoting fiscal discipline, empowering officials with critical financial knowledge, and ensuring robust implementation of welfare and development initiatives. The programme was attended by CAO (DFO) Kupwara, AO DFO Kupwara, officials from DFO, DTO, Dealing Assistants from various departments.

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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.

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