KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today distributed Property Cards among beneficiaries of tehsil Lalpora under the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme, during a function held at the DC Office Complex.

Speaking on the occasion, DC said that SVAMITVA is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched in 2021, aimed at bringing transparency in land records, empowering villagers with legal ownership, and enabling them to leverage their property for bank loans and other financial benefits. He added that the initiative will not only help reduce land disputes but also pave the way for planned development in rural areas.

DC congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to make productive use of the Property Cards for their socio-economic upliftment. He also directed the Revenue department to expedite the process so that all eligible beneficiaries of the district are covered under the scheme at the earliest.

Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kupwara, Peerzada Mumtaz Ahmad, informed that more than 250 Aabadi Deh villages of the district have been covered under drone survey. He further said that the Revenue department will ensure that Property Cards will be distributed among the beneficiaries across the district after proper verification of land records. Tehsildars and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.

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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