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KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation of the Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP) in Aspirational Block Marwah. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed key performance indicators across the critical sectors, including health and nutrition, education, agriculture and allied activities, basic infrastructure, drinking water, sanitation, financial inclusion and social development.

A detailed sector-wise review was conducted, with discussions focusing on the status of ongoing works, identification of gaps and measures required to accelerate the implementation of different schemes and projects in the block. The Deputy Commissioner directed the (R&B) department to complete all pending works in the Aspirational Block by March 31, 2026.

The Chief Education Officer was asked to expedite the completion of girls’ toilet facilities in all educational institutions of the Zone, aligning with ABDP. Further, the Chief Agriculture Officer was directed to take measures for providing micro-irrigation facilities in the Marwah and Warwan areas to enhance agricultural productivity and support farmers.

The CMO was directed to scale up screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and accelerate the generation of ABHA IDs in the block to strengthen healthcare delivery and digital health coverage.  The meeting was attended by ADDC Vinod Kumar Behnal; CPO Akhil Thakur; ACD Manoj Kumar; ACP Neeraj Sharma; CDPO Dr. Kuldeep Kumar; CAO Kushal Chandel; DSHO; CMO Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal; CEO Sanjay Dogra; Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Marwah besides other officers and concerned staff.

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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