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KISHTWAR:  Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, on the second day of his two-day visit to Kishtwar district, today visited the Tourist Reception Centre at Sub-Division Chatroo and held a public outreach programme to listen to the grievances and demands of the people and ensure their quality and timely disposal. MLA Inderwal, Pyare Lal Sharma, was also present on the occasion.

During the event, the people raised various demands, including establishment of a Government ITI at Chatroo, upgradation of PHC Nali, provision of proper drainage along the NHIDCL Kishtwar-Sinthan road, establishment of a Government Women College for Block Mughal Maidan, resolution of unscheduled power cuts in Chatroo, upgradation of HS Chingam to HSS, establishment of a school for Special Tribal Community students, setting up of a Gujjar Bakarwal Hostel at Mughal Maidan, resolution of water scarcity issues and other demands concerning the area.

MLA Inderwal, raised the issue of road compensation and urged the Deputy Chief Minister to take up the matter with the higher authorities. He also raised issues related to several road projects, including Bunda to Mundil, Wanipora to Zaidhar, Markhal to Gugnar, Sheikhpora to Buttpora, Horna to Drubeer, Kakadwagan to Satarwagan, Moori Bunjwah Road and Sigdi to Hindgam.

Dy CM listened to all the grievances and assured every possible support for redress of the same. On the occasion, Surinder Choudhary announced that a small Industrial Estate would be established at Chatroo. He directed the concerned departments to identify suitable land and assess the feasibility of the project.

The Deputy Chief Minister urged the unemployed youth to avail benefits of the flagship Mission Yuva Scheme, which provides loan assistance without any mortgage or guarantee, enabling the individuals to start their own ventures.

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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