KUPWARA:  Union Joint Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), and Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) for District Kupwara, Sarita Chauhan today visited district Kupwara to review the performance of the district under the Aspirational District Programme (ADP).

On her arrival, Sarita Chauhan inspected various stalls installed by different departments at DC Office Complex showcasing interventions undertaken to improve Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) under ADP. Sanction letters under different schemes of Agriculture and allied sectors were distributed to the concerned beneficiaries during the inspection of the stalls.

The Central Prabhari Officer also chaired a high level meeting of district and sectoral officers to review the progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) under the ADP framework. The DC Kupwara briefed about progress achieved so far under ADP regarding the five core thematic areas of the Aspirational District Programme viz. Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure.

Sarita Chauhan took detailed feedback from the concerned officers on the implementation status of various centrally sponsored schemes and initiatives undertaken in the district which are contributing to KPIs improvement. She emphasized the need for data-driven governance and urged departments to intensify focused efforts to bridge the gaps under these thematic areas.

Appreciating the progress made relating to several indicators, she urged all departments to have inter departmental convergence of efforts to improve the performance of district in Health, education, nutrition, skill development as well as financial inclusion sectors. Departments assured to central prabhari officer to intensify focussed initiatives and regular monitoring so that district achieves improved delta ranking in coming quarter.

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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.

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