SHOPIAN: A meeting on efficient verification of beneficiaries of Public Distribution System (PDS) was today held at Mini Secretariat Shopian under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar. The verification process for availing the benefits under the National Food Security Act shall be undertaken across the district by multiple teams of officers and officials.

Village level teams of frontline workers of different departments including Revenue, FCS&CA and RDD have been constituted to verify the antecedents of ration card holders in the district, the officer of the concerned department intimidated. A total 61000 ration card holders are to be verified in the district for ascertaining their economic status afresh and their eligibility thereof under the scheme.

Tehsil and block level teams have been constituted and deputed to oversee the verification process of village level committees as per norms. The DC tasked the officers associated with the process to monitor time bound verification of the teams and to ensure that the whole exercise is done with impartiality and integrity.

Shahid called for conducting massive door to door visits by the teams to take on spot appraisal of the verification process. The meeting was attended by ACD, AD FCS&CA, Tehsildars, BDOs, TSOs and other 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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