JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology and ARI & Trainings,  Satish Sharma today conducted an extensive public outreach programme in Block Chowki Choura as part of the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s commitment to people-centric and participatory governance.The Minister  was accompanied by concerned sectoral officers of various departments.

The visit was aimed at taking stock of development works, reviewing the implementation of welfare schemes and directly interacting with the people at the grassroots level.Satish Sharma held a public meeting at Dev Sathan Padoon Panchayat Ghar, Chowki Choura, where large numbers of residents, Panchayat representatives and local youth raised issues related to food supplies, transport facilities, IT-enabled services, sports infrastructure, scientific awareness and other developmental needs. The Minister listened patiently to all the grievances and assured the people that their concerns would be addressed on priority.

The Minister also  visited Jhang and Sandle Panchayat Majoor, Block Chowki Choura, where he chaired another public meeting. He reviewed the functioning of different line departments including FCS&CA, Transport, Information Technology, Science & Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings, and assessed the status of ongoing and proposed development works in the area.Addressing the gatherings,

Satish Sharma said that the government is committed to ensuring transparent, accountable and responsive administration and that no area, especially rural and border regions, will be left behind in the development process. He emphasised that the benefits of government schemes must reach every eligible family without delay.The Minister also highlighted the government’s focus on youth empowerment through sports, technology, innovation and skill development. He said that investments in sports infrastructure, digital governance and scientific institutions are being made to provide better opportunities for the younger generation of Jammu and Kashmir.

Directing the sectoral officers accompanying him,  Satish Sharma asked them to take immediate note of the issues raised by the public and to ensure their timely resolution. He also instructed the officers to maintain regular contact with local representatives so that problems can be addressed at the earliest.Reaffirming the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s commitment to inclusive development and people-friendly governance, the Minister said that such public outreach programmes will continue across the Union Territory to strengthen the bond between the government and the people and to  ensure effective implementation of development initiatives.

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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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