KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today convened a meeting of Nodal Officers designated for effective implementation of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), a Central Sector scheme aimed at improving the basic infrastructure in villages abutting international land borders. 

It was informed that the objective of Vibrant Villages Programme is to ensure development of basic infrastructure including road connectivity, electricity, water, telecom, television, health and education in identified villages located near international borders.

To ensure implementation of the VVP in the district, 16 villages have been identified by the district administration to be covered under the programme which includes Teetwal, Amroohi, Gundi Gujran, Jabdi, Hajitara, Seemari, Keran, Alachi Zeb, Machil, Hard Ring, Poshpora, Kunan, Trehgam, Nawagabra, Dardpora and Rawathpora.

Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the importance of the Vibrant Village Programme for district Kupwara and enjoined upon the officers to work in a mission mode to achieve better results on the ground. He directed the departments to work with convergence to ensure development of all the amenities in these identified border villages. ACD Kupwara, CPO, SDM Karnah, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, KPDCL, I&FC; officers from Agriculture, RDD and other concerned were 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.

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