RAMBAN: The District Treasury Office Ramban, under the directions of the Finance Department J&K and the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, convened the first phase of the Orientation Programme on the Single Nodal Account – Samyochit Pronali Aakakrit Shigr Hastantaran (SNA-SPARSH) model for efficient management of funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).

The programme, attended by Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) associated with the District Treasury, aimed at familiarizing the participating officers with the SNA-SPARSH system for seamless financial operations. The session began with a comprehensive introduction to the model by Additional Treasury Officer Lokesh Shan, who highlighted the role of SNA-SPARSH in strengthening financial governance at the grassroots level.

The SNA-SPARSH model integrates critical financial platforms, including JKBEAMS, PFMS and e-Kuber of RBI, facilitating real-time fund transfers directly from the Central and State Consolidated Funds to the implementing agencies. This reform is part of a broader financial transformation under the Finance Department, complementing systems like BEAMS, JKPaySys and TreasuryNet, which aim to ensure timely, transparent and efficient release of funds to beneficiaries.

The Additional Treasury Officer emphasized the significance of adopting the SNA-SPARSH system to improve financial discipline, accountability and effective utilization of public funds. He reiterated that the system would minimize procedural delays and ensure faster delivery of funds to the intended beneficiaries. NIC Support Person Parkash Singh provided crucial technical assistance for successful conduct of the programme.

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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