KISHTWAR: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan today reviewed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme in the district here at a meeting of District Level Committee (DLC). The meeting focused on the initiatives aimed at the socio-economic development of minority communities. Directives were issued to ensure the timely initiation and effective implementation of key projects.

The DC reviewed the status of  the projects taken up under the PMJVK scheme (education department), including the construction of school buildings such as GHS Lopara (Marwah), GHS Tipri (Drabshalla), GHS Sranwa (Kishtwar), GMS Gulabgarh (Paddar), GMS Bonda (Inderwal), GMS Hindgam (Inderwal) and GHSS Mughal Maidan (Inderwal).

He directed the concerned officials to proceed with the construction of one additional room for the Health and Wellness Centre at Sigdi Bhata, the assessment of the old block and multipurpose hall at GHSS Kishtwar, and the remodeling of NTPHC Inderwal. The meeting was attended by PO ICDS Rishi Kumar Sharma; CPO   Shahnawaz Bali; DSWO Zubair Ahmed; CEO Kishtwar Javed Ahmed Kitchloo, LDM Kishtwar, BMO Chatroo, along with representatives from ITI Kishtwar, NGOs, and other staff from the concerned departments.

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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.

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