RAJOURI: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa on Friday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in the district. The meeting focused on strengthening livelihood opportunities and enhancing community development initiatives.

The ADDC directed the establishment of a Rural Haat at the Salani Bus Stand to promote rural products and provide a marketing platform to self-help groups (SHGs). The Executive Officer of the Municipality, Yusaf ul Umar, was instructed to identify and provide suitable space for the Haat.

In addition, a community-managed training center is to be set up in an abandoned school building located in Ward No. 08. The ADDC directed that this initiative be undertaken in consultation with the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri to ensure the productive use of the facility.

The ADDC emphasized the importance of utilizing resources effectively to empower rural communities, improve livelihoods, and strengthen SHGs. He called for close coordination among departments to achieve the objectives of the NRLM. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Rajouri, Maqsood Ahmed, ACD, Vijay Kumar Verma, E.O. Municipality, Yusaf ul Umar and District Program Manager NRLM, Kamran Handed.

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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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