SAMBA:  A pivotal meeting chaired by the Chairman of the District Development Council (DDC) Samba, Keshav Sharma took place today in the meeting hall of the District Administrative Complex Samba. The agenda was the finalization and approval of the District Capex Budget Plan for the fiscal year 2024-25.

The meeting saw the active participation of the esteemed District Development Commissioner (DDC) Abhishek Sharma, Vice Chairman, Balwan Singh, Members of the District Development Council Samba, Urban Local Bodies Administrators, Sectoral and District Officers involved with the District Capex Budget, and all Block Development Officers of District Samba.

Proceedings commenced with the Additional District Development Commissioner (CEO-District Development Council), Champa Devi initiating the meeting. The Chief Planning Officer Samba, Kasturi Lal presented a comprehensive District Plan, highlighting new works proposed under the District Capex Budget 2024-25 across various sectors and schemes.

In-depth discussions were held on the proposed new works across all sectors, including Area Development Funds (DDC, BDC, and PRIs), ABDP, APDP, TWID, PWD, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Services & Sports, Health, PHE, and Urban Local Bodies.

The Chairman and Members of the District Development Council Samba expressed their satisfaction with the proposed work plans. Consequently, the District Capex Budget Plan for 2024-25, encompassing all the aforementioned sectors, was unanimously approved during the meeting.

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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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