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DODA: Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee on the Change of Land Use (CLU) here in the Mini Conference Hall to review implementation of the land use regulations and policy compliance in the District. The meeting also scrutinized the petitions seeking Change of Land Use and approved 4 cases.

The meeting focused on streamlining the land conversion process while ensuring planned and sustainable development across the district. Officials from Revenue, Town Planning, and Rural Development departments participated, providing inputs on pending applications and adherence to government policies.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to balance development with environmental sustainability. He directed officials to prevent unauthorized land conversions to avoid haphazard urbanization. The committee also discussed expediting pending CLU cases, ensuring transparency in approvals, and maintaining proper records to prevent legal disputes. Harvinder Singh stressed the importance of a robust monitoring mechanism to track land conversions and prevent the misuse of agricultural land for non-permissible activities.

A total of five CLU cases were deliberated upon, out of which four were approved after a thorough evaluation. The Deputy Commissioner instructed officials to expedite the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for approved cases, ensuring all necessary documents are duly verified. He also emphasized the need for public awareness regarding land use policies, directing officials to educate citizens about legal procedures and environmental impacts. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring a transparent, balanced, and sustainable approach to land development in Doda district.

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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