PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired a meeting here at administrative complex Pulwama to review and discuss the formulation of a GIS-based Master Plan for Awantipora Town.

The meeting aimed to take forward the vision of planned and sustainable urban development in the town through advanced and modern tools & technology and coordinated inter-departmental inputs.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the proposed villages to be included within the Master Plan, municipal boundaries of Awantipora, and the revenue villages associated with Tehsil Awantipora.

The DC directed all departments to provide updated records, maps, and data sets to facilitate the preparation of a comprehensive GIS-based plan in coordination with the Town Planning Organisation and SPA experts. He stressed that the Master Plan should incorporate local requirements, natural features, and heritage aspects while maintaining environmental sustainability.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Town Planner Kashmir; Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama; Tehsildars of Awantipora, Pampore and Kakapora; Executive Officer Municipal Committee Awantipora/Pampore; Block Development Officer Pampore/Awantipora; while representative from the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi also joined the meeting virtually.

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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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