BUDGAM: A meeting of the District-Level Committee (DLC) regarding conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes under the J&K Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purposes) Regulations, 2022 was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan.

The meeting focused on deliberation of pending land use conversion cases across the district. During the meeting, several cases related to the establishment of units such as packaged drinking water plants, construction of shops, hotels, and other commercial establishments were discussed in detail.

After thorough deliberation and examination of the cases,  pending land use conversion cases placed before the committee were decided in accordance with the provisions of the regulations.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to ensure verification of technical parameters, ownership documents before issuing recommendations in such cases.

He stressed the need for effective inter-departmental coordination to streamline the land conversion process while ensuring strict adherence to legal provisions under the relevant regulations.

Among others, the meeting was attended by the CEO Doodhpathri Development Authority, General Manager DIC Budgam, ACR Budgam, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer Budgam, DFO Pir Panjal Forest Division Budgam, Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B) Budgam and Beerwah, Executive Engineer Irrigation & Flood Control Division Budgam, Executive Engineer KPDCL Budgam, Executive Engineer PHE Budgam, Pollution Control Board Officer Budgam, and other concerned officers.

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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