In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting with the officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department to review the status of e-KYC of Ration Card Holders. At the outset, Assistant Director FCS&CA, Rahul Gupta briefed the meeting on the category-wise progress of e-KYC in the district.

After a detailed review, the Deputy Commissioner sought 100% completion of e-KYC under all categories, asking the Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs) to complete the process within the stipulated time frame. Emphasis was laid on intensified field-level monitoring, saturation of left-out cases and prompt redressal of grievances.

The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the progress of the Rightful Targeting exercise. She directed the department to complete the process in a time-bound manner, ensuring transparency, accuracy and strict adherence to prescribed guidelines.

Reiterating the importance of timely completion of e-KYC and Rightful Targeting, the Deputy Commissioner stated that these measures are crucial to ensure that benefits under the Public Distribution System (PDS) reach only genuine and deserving beneficiaries.

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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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