• Listens to people’s issues, assures quality redressal of grievances

UDHAMPUR:   Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai along with the team of District officers convened a public outreach cum grievances redressal camp at Panchayat Ghar Rehmbal Lower- 1 as part of the Weekly Block Diwas initiative. DDC member, Puran Chand; DDC member Tikri, Ashu Sharma; Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr Umesh Shan; Assistant Commissioner Development, Dr Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, former PRI members and local residents participated in the programme and  raised several pressing issues.

The demanded speeding up of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission, dismantling of the old building of GMS  Garhi and construction of a library at the site post-dismantling. The locals further demanded adequate  teaching staff at local Government Middle School and the need to upgrade the Primary Health Centre Garhi into a 24x7 emergency hospital, upgradation of  Flata Grid Station to a 10 MVA capacity, repair of solar lights,  filling of potholes in Panchayat Jib and halting the waste material processing project in Rehmbal, which was causing difficulties for locals. They also sought strict measures to combat drug abuse in the area,

The DC gave a patient hearing to the demands and problems of the people and directed the concerned officers to take necessary action under norms for their early redressal. While addressing the public, the DC urged all the officers to visit people's doorsteps and provide them with all the  basic facilities. She reiterated that the main objective of holding the public outreach camps was to redress the genuine problems of the people within the stipulated time frame. She also took the opportunity to sensitize the public about the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the JK Samadhan Portal, appealing citizens to register on both platforms to reap the benefits of these initiatives.

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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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