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  • Directs identification of Terror Victims for receiving housing benefits

ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat today chaired a meeting of the Revenue Department to review its functioning, besides smooth execution of government priorities.

During the proceedings, the DC took a detailed stock of the digitization process and the uploading of backlog mutations and issued instructions for their completion within the specified timeframe. On technical progress, the meeting was informed that against a target of 90686 back log mutations, 12559 have been uploaded and 10648 approved so far, with the DC emphasizing the need to upload and approve the remaining mutations in a time bound manner.

On the occasion, the DC directed Tehsildars to identify the terror victims, who have lost family members or got permanently disabled due to terror incidents so they can be provided the housing benefits. He stressed that the identification process be completed within three days positively adding any previous government support should not impede their eligibility for these new benefits.

Regarding key public and strategic assets, the DC asked the revenue officers to immediately resolve Right of Way (RoW) issues affecting telecom towers, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Panchayat amenities, and other vital infrastructure facilities. He remarked telecom upgradation remains a top priority of the government and administrative working must be aligned with these priorities.

Furthermore, the DC directed the completion of the mutations for land already transferred to telecom companies to ensure the seamless installation of towers and related infrastructure across the district. ADC, ACR, SDMs, Tehsildars and other concerned officials attended the meeting.

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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