KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting, here to review the formulation of GIS based Master plan for Kupwara town 2023-2043. At the outset, the DC meticulously reviewed the boundaries of local planning area including MC area and revenue villages of Kupwara Master Plan which have a proposed local planning area of 147 Sq.Kms. 

The DC directed the concerned agency  to rework on the boundaries so that town planning is result-oriented and inclusive. She asked the CPO Kupwara to coordinate with concerned line departments so that secondary data to the agency is provided at an earliest.

On the occasion, Ayushi said that GIS based Master Plan is a comprehensive planning strategy that utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, which improves decision making by providing planners with spatial insights and holistic view of the town’s dynamics, facilitating sustainable and efficient urban development.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Gulzar Ahmed Bhat; ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmed Rather; ACR, ACD, Assistant Town Planner Kashmir, Consultant, KSS-ISPER, Executive Engineers, Tehsildars, BDOs, CEO MC Kupwara and other stakeholders. 

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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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