KULGAM: A comprehensive review meeting of the Revenue Department was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam to assess the progress of various revenue-related initiatives and ensure timely delivery of public services.

During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted regarding the digitization of revenue records across the district.  Emphasis was laid on clearing the backlog of mutations and expediting the process of attestation and updation of revenue records. 

The progress achieved in the sub-parcellization of cadastral maps was also reviewed, with directions issued for accelerating the work to ensure accurate land record management.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of live uploading of Jamabandies on the JK Zameen Sudhar Portal and stressed the need for maintaining accuracy and timeliness in data entry.  The disposal of grievances received through the JK Zameen Sudhar Portal was also examined, and officers were directed to ensure prompt redressal of public complaints.

The meeting further reviewed the generation and distribution of Property Cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme. Concerned officers were instructed to complete the remaining work within the stipulated timelines so that citizens can fully benefit from the scheme. Progress regarding the disposal of applications received through the JanSugam and Revenue Plus portals under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA) was also discussed.

 The Deputy Commissioner emphasized timely disposal of applications and directed officers to adhere strictly to prescribed service delivery timelines. In addition, the status of other public grievances pertaining to the Revenue Department was also reviewed. 

He instructed all revenue officers to maintain close monitoring of pending cases and ensure efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric service delivery. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Revenue Department, including district and tehsil-level functionaries.

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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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