KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a detailed review meeting to accelerate the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II.  The session focused on strategizing the holistic development of identified villages through enhanced infrastructure and connectivity. Speaking on the occasion, DC underscored the critical need for inter-departmental convergence to ensure the successful execution of the central government's initiative.

These efforts are aimed at significantly improving the quality of life for residents in these remote border villages and integrating them into the mainstream of development. To ensure a systematic and data-driven approach, detailed booklets containing a comprehensive questionnaire were distributed to the nodal officers for conducting field visits for creating baseline survey of status of existing facilities and implementation of various schemes. 

DC directed officers to visit their assigned villages, engage with the community and submit baseline survey findings. The meeting was attended by Programme Officer ICDS, Yaar Ali Khan; SDM Lolab, SDM Karnah, CPO, DIO, BDOs, Executing Engineers and other concerned officers. 

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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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